Differentiate between.
RBC and WBC

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RBC :
RBCs are the cellular component of blood that have red-coloured pigment known as haemoglobin.
Haemoglobin binds with oxygen and helps to transport it to various parts of the body.
WBC :
WBCs are the cellular component of blood that are colourless.
It helps to fight against germs that enter our blood.
Properties RBC WBC
1.Shape and size 1. RBCs are disc-shaped and small in size.
WBCs are irregular in shape and bigger in size than RBCs.
2. Colour
2. RBCs are red in colour because of the presence of RBCs

red coloured pigment is known as haemoglobin.
2. WBCs are colourless. That is why they are named WBCswhite blood cells.
3. Life span 3. The average life span of RBCs is about 120 days. 3. RBCsThe life span of WBC's maybe a few hours or several years depending on the type of WBC.

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Properties	RBC	WBC
1.Shape and size	1. RBCs are disc-shaped and small in size.	WBCs are irregular in shape and bigger in size than RBCs.
2. Colour	2. RBCs are red in colour because of the presence of RBCs red coloured pigment is known as haemoglobin.	2. WBCs are colourless. That is why they are named WBCswhite blood cells.
3. Life span	3. The average life span of RBCs is about 120 days.	3. RBCsThe life span of WBC's maybe a few hours or several years depending on the type of WBC.

Differentiate between.RBC and WBC

Differentiate between.
RBC and WBC