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ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsFrogEasy2 minPYQ_2012
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Compared to those of humans, the erythrocytes in frog areNEET 2012 (Screening)

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Mature human erythrocytes (RBCs) are enucleated (lack a nucleus) to provide maximum space for haemoglobin, which is responsible for oxygen transport.

Frog erythrocytes are large, oval, biconvex, and possess a distinct nucleus.

Both human and frog erythrocytes contain the respiratory pigment haemoglobin.

Therefore, compared to human erythrocytes, frog erythrocytes are nucleated and contain haemoglobin.

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Structural Organisation in AnimalsSubtopic:Frog
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