6 Answered Questions for the topic red blood cell

07/30/19

Besides hemoglobin, what proteins are present in red blood cells?
I knew that mature red blood cells (RBCs) lacked nuclei, but I wasn't aware until just now that they also lacked ribosomes and mitochondria. Most cells in the human body all contain a common... more
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Red Blood Cell Biochemistry Hematology

07/08/19

Why do red blood cells maintain Iron in the Haem group in the +2 (ferrous) oxidation state?
A lot of sources tell me that RBCs contain a number of enzymes, and that these serve multiple functions from maintaining the structure and elasticity of the corpuscle wall, to preventing the... more
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Red Blood Cell Biology Homework Osmosis

06/12/19

What happens to the red blood cell in CaCl₂ solution?
Here's the problem:One red blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution of NaCl, another isplaced in a solution of CaCl<sub>2</sub> equimolar with the NaCl solution. Whatwould you... more
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Red Blood Cell Genetics Hematology

06/03/19

Why do people with type O blood have anti-A and anti-B antibodies?
People with type O blood have anti-A and anti-B antibodies, even without receiving a transfusion. Why?
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Red Blood Cell Biology Cell Biology Alcohol

05/30/19

Why does alcohol cause the hemolysis of RBC in a large proportion?
I had today an experiment that we put 95% alcohol to the blood which made it completely transparent so hemolysis must have occurred.I started to think about the reasons.I think that this is because... more
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Red Blood Cell Biology Homework Osmosis

03/16/19

What happens to the red blood cell in CaCl₂ solution?
Here's the problem:One red blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution of NaCl, another isplaced in a solution of CaCl2 equimolar with the NaCl solution. Whatwould you expect to happen and why?My... more
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