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Difference between WBC and RBC?


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  1. Red blood cells (Erythrocytes): RBCs are biconcave cells and without nucleus in humans; also known as erythrocytes. RBCs contain the iron-rich protein called haemoglobin; give blood its red color.
  2. White blood cells (Leucocytes): Leucocytes are colorless blood cells. They are colorless because it is devoid of haemoglobin.

RBC

WBC

  1. RBC is called erythrocytes.
  1. WBC is called leukocytes.
2. RBC is biconcave disc shape.2. WBC is irregular in shape.
3. RBC carries oxygen from lungs to other part of body.3. WBC fight against the diseases.

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