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Erythrocytes

Erythrocytes contain hemoglobin (the reddish color is due to the hemoglobin) and transports oxygen and co2 in the blood back and forth from tissues and the lungs. More commonly known as a red blood cell (RBCs).


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A few questions about cell locations

As far as I know: A) All human cells use glycolysis. B) All other human cells except mature erythrocytes have mitochondria. These detailed enough? ;)

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by biohazard
Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:47 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: A few questions about cell locations
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Views: 43

Re:

... cells the nucleus is more important, but even some eukaryotic cells lack nucleus but are still able to carry out their task. Just think about erythrocytes, for example.

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by biohazard
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:17 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Chloroplast, Mitochondria, Nucleus
Replies: 15
Views: 1804

Cells are 'Specialized'- What does this mean?

... not yet differentiated (=specialised) into any distinct type of cell, but when they divide and mature they become specialised blood cells, such as erythrocytes or granulocytes depending on the type of progenitor. These blood cells are then specialised to carry oxygen/CO2 or to destroy pathogens, ...

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by biohazard
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:46 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Cells are 'Specialized'- What does this mean?
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similarities and differences between lymph and blood

... between blood and lymph? & what is the differences between blood and lymph in: 1:glucose 2:protein molecule 3:oxygen 4:waste material 5:erythrocytes 6:leucocytes 7:platelet

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by darkangel
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:02 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: similarities and differences between lymph and blood
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Views: 1615

erythrocytes

To what extent does the human erythrocyte meet the definition of a eukaryotic cell? Hi could anyone help with this. I understand the basics, but what should I include in an eassy about this/ How long should it be? Any info on the subject would be appreciated. Thanks xx

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by leann85uk
Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:09 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: erythrocytes
Replies: 2
Views: 585
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