Red Blood Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Small size
A
Increases surface area
2
Q
Contains lots of the pigment haemoglobin that binds to oxygen
A
Transport oxygen
3
Q
Contains an enzyme that combines CO2 with water
A
To transport CO2
4
Q
Bi-concave disc shape
A
Increases surface-area to volume ratio
Makes them flexible so they can squeeze through capillaries
5
Q
No membrane-bound organelles
A
Makes more space for haemoglobin
