Heterozygous sickle cell anemia gives protection against –
Correct Answer: Malaria
Description: The possession of the sickle cell allele protects these individuals against malaria because the parasite dies when potassium leaks out of RBCs as they become sickle-shaped.
Types of anemia that have protective effect against P. falciparum malaria : -
G6PD deficiency, Sickle cell anemia, Thalassemia, HbC, Pyruvate kinase deficiency
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