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In a malarial infection, lysolecithin, that destroys the RBCs, is secreted by

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Spleen
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WBCs
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Liver
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Plasmodium
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Solution

The correct option is A Spleen
Since, the spleen of a malaria victim becomes enlarged, it has been postulated that a lytic substance, lysolecithin, which destroys erythrocytes, is released by the spleen.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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