The Reason It Is More Appropriate to Call an Erythrocyte

question 36

Multiple Choice

The reason it is more appropriate to call an erythrocyte a "formed element" rather than a "cell" is that erythrocytes

• A)are actually dead.
• B)lack a nucleus and organelles.
• C)have lots of inclusion molecules.
• D)are not red.
• E)can form a rouleau when moving through a capillary.

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the combination of alleles inherited from its parents.

Phenotype

The assortment of detectable features in an individual, formed through the combination of their genetic material and the influence of environmental conditions.

Genotype Frequencies

The proportion of different genetic types within a population.

Phenotype Frequencies

The proportion of various phenotypes in a given population, often impacted by genetic and environmental factors.