Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

(v) RBCs are red in color due to the presence of a red-colored pigment called hemoglobin.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Red Blood Corpuscles:

1. The red blood corpuscles (RBCs), also known as erythrocytes are the kind of cells that are present most abundant in the blood.
2. RBCs are red-colored, biconcave, and disc-shaped cells.
3. The reddish color of the RBCs is due to the presence of a respiratory, iron-pigment called hemoglobin.
4. The hemoglobin serves as an oxygen-carrying molecule.

The given statement is true.