When P. falciparum lives inside red blood cells, the metabolism of the parasite tends to release acid. What effect is the presence of acid likely to have on the oxygencarrying capacity of the red blood cells? On the likelihood that these cells sickle?

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Chapter8: Basic Parasitology
Section8.4: Blood Smears For Parasites Deketion
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When P. falciparum lives inside red blood cells, the metabolism of the parasite tends to release acid. What effect is the presence of acid likely to have on the oxygencarrying capacity of the red blood cells? On the likelihood that these cells sickle?

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