Why Is the Advantage of Having Biconcavity of the Erythrocyte

question 140

Multiple Choice

Why is the advantage of having biconcavity of the erythrocyte important?

• A) It prevents osmolarity changes.
• B) It increases the rate of gas exchange.
• C) It provides an additional area for endocytosis.
• D) It encourages cellular respiration.
• E) None of these.

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