Differentiate between white blood cells and red blood cells.

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White blood cells:
These are one type of blood cell that is nucleated and lack hemoglobin.
Red blood cells:
These are one type of blood cell that is non-nucleated and contains hemoglobin.
Difference between white blood cells and red blood cells:
White blood cells Red blood cells
1. They are called leucocytes. 1. They are called erythrocytes.
2. They are nucleated and irregular in shape. 2. They are non-nucleated and biconcave.
3. They are produced in the lymph nodes, the spleen, etc. 3. They are produced in the bone marrow.
4. Their life span is up to 120 days in the body. 4. Their life span is several days to several years.

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White blood cells	Red blood cells
1. They are called leucocytes.	1. They are called erythrocytes.
2. They are nucleated and irregular in shape.	2. They are non-nucleated and biconcave.
3. They are produced in the lymph nodes, the spleen, etc.	3. They are produced in the bone marrow.
4. Their life span is up to 120 days in the body.	4. Their life span is several days to several years.