In a malarial infection, lysolecithin, that destroys the RBCs, is secreted by
A
Spleen
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B
WBCs
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C
Liver
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D
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.