Red Blood Cells Are Characterized as Having an Actin Cytoskeleton

question 46

Multiple Choice

Red blood cells are characterized as having an actin cytoskeleton associated with their plasma membrane. The presence of the membrane cytoskeleton MOST likely accounts for:

• A)the shape of the cell.
• B)enhanced gas exchange.
• C)the ability of these cells to fit through narrow capillaries.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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