Without Mitochondria, RBCs Are Relatively Inefficient in Terms of Energy

question 5

Multiple Choice

Without mitochondria, RBCs are relatively inefficient in terms of energy production. However, there is an advantage to RBC function. What is this advantage?

• A) It ensures that its iron component will interact with the plasma protein transferrin.
• B) It stimulates the conversion of yellow bone marrow to red bone marrow.
• C) It stimulates the absorption of vitamin B₁₂.
• D) It ensures that its iron component is converted to bilirubin.
• E) It ensures that any oxygen the RBCs absorb will be delivered to peripheral tissues.

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