Multiple Choice
Two important characteristics that allow erythrocytes to function as gas carriers are:
A) biconcavity and permanent shape.
B) permanent shape and reversible deformability.
C) reversible deformability and biconcavity.
D) biconcavity and the presence of hyperactive mitochondria.
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