Person having heterozygous sickle cell trait are protected from infection of:
Correct Answer: P. falciparum
Description: - People who are heterozygous to sickle cell trait (HbS) are protective against plasmodium falciparum,. - In this condition, parasites grow poorly/die d/tlow oxygen concentrations. Conditions providing protection against malaria G6PD deficiency Thalassemia Sickle cell disease Absence of DUFFY antigen Pyruvate kinase deficiency HbC
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