Haemozoin formed in malaria is produced by

Options

A. Globin part of haemoglobin
B. Haeme of haemoglobin
C. Cryptozoites
D. Dead leucocytes

Answer

B

Explanation

A heme is a prosthetic group that consists of an iron atom contained in the center of a heterocyclic porphyrin ring. Free heme is toxic to cells so the parasites convert it into an insoluble crystalline form called hemozoin.