Question

The information in the passage supports the prediction that P. falciparum creates unique protein trafficking structures outside the parasite itself for the trafficking of which parasite protein:

A. PfEMP1B. PfSET10C. Histone H3D. Hemoglobin

Answer 1

A. PfEMP1

Step-by-step explanation:

PfEMP1 stands for Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein-1. These antigens play a very important role in host immune invasion. Production of antibody against PfEMP1 antigens has been shown to contribute to natural immunity.

Malaria is associated with the parasites exhibiting an antigenically distinct Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein-1 subset thereby mediating binding to endothelial receptors.