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What is the main reason RBCs rely on anaerobic respiration?
What is the main reason RBCs rely on anaerobic respiration?
- Lack of endoplasmic reticulum for energy production
- Presence of structural proteins for energy generation
- Absence of mitochondria for aerobic respiration (correct)
- Inability to absorb glucose from surrounding plasma
What is the function of structural proteins in RBCs?
What is the function of structural proteins in RBCs?
- Promote nucleus formation for repair
- Facilitate glucose absorption from plasma
- Synthesize proteins for oxygen transport
- Maintain cell structure and enable shape change (correct)
What is the role of haemoglobin in RBCs?
What is the role of haemoglobin in RBCs?
- Maintain cell structure
- Transport oxygen molecules (correct)
- Synthesize glucose for energy
- Facilitate protein synthesis
Why are RBCs biconcave in shape?
Why are RBCs biconcave in shape?
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What is the significance of the absence of a nucleus in mature RBCs?
What is the significance of the absence of a nucleus in mature RBCs?
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What are the structural features of a mature red blood cell (RBC)?
What are the structural features of a mature red blood cell (RBC)?
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How does the absence of a nucleus impact the function of RBCs?
How does the absence of a nucleus impact the function of RBCs?
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What is the role of haemoglobin in RBCs?
What is the role of haemoglobin in RBCs?
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Why do RBCs rely on anaerobic respiration?
Why do RBCs rely on anaerobic respiration?
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What is the significance of the biconcave shape of RBCs?
What is the significance of the biconcave shape of RBCs?
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