Multiple Choice
The principle energy source for mature red blood cells (RBCs) is
A) the Krebs cycle.
B) the hexose monophosphate pathway.
C) ATP generated from anaerobic glycolysis.
D) adenosine diphosphate (ADP) generated from aerobic glycolysis.
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