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Glycophorin is involved in which of the following disease?(a) viral fever(b) common cold(c) asthma(d) malariaThis question was posed to me during an interview for a job.This intriguing question comes from Cellular Membranes topic in section Cellular Membranes of Cell Biology

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The correct option is (d) malaria

Easiest explanation: Glycophorin is the receptor utilized by the protozoan that causes malaria, PROVIDING a PATH for entry into the blood cells. Consequently, those who LACK glycophorin A and B are immune against the DISEASE.



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