Multiple Choice
Why is the biconcavity of the erythrocyte important?
A) It prevents osmolarity changes.
B) It increases the rate of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.
C) It provides additional surface area for endocytosis.
D) It enhances the diffusion of oxygen into the erythrocyte for cellular respiration.
E) It inhibits the influx of toxic materials into the cell.
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