Enumerate the structural differences between white blood cells and red blood cells.

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White Blood Cells Red Blood Cells
1. White blood cells are amoeboid Red blood cells are minute biconcave disclike structures
2. They are nucleated cells They are anucleated cells.
3. Haemoglobin is absent in white blood cells. Haemoglobin is present in red blood cells.
4. They help in immunity 4. They help to carry oxygen

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White Blood Cells	Red Blood Cells
1. White blood cells are amoeboid	Red blood cells are minute biconcave disclike structures
2. They are nucleated cells	They are anucleated cells.
3. Haemoglobin is absent in white blood cells.	Haemoglobin is present in red blood cells.
4. They help in immunity	4. They help to carry oxygen