Reduced glutathione maintains red blood cell structure by:
A) protecting against falciparum malaria.
B) maintaining hemoglobin structure.
C) preventing Heinz body formation.
D) A and C.
E) B and C.

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Reduced glutathione plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure of red blood cells by preventing the formation of abnormal structures known as Heinz bodies and by protecting and maintaining the structure of hemoglobin. Therefore, the best choice is E which encompasses both options B and C. Option A is incorrect because reduced glutathione does not protect against falciparum malaria directly.

Reduced Glutathione Maintains Red Blood Cell Structure By