Question

What Is the constituency of lipids and proteins in erythrocytes of humans?

Answer 1

Erythrocytes:

1. Erythrocytes are also known as red blood cells or RBCs.
2. They are biconcave and enucleated cells.
3. They contain an iron-rich pigment known as haemoglobin that gives them their red colour.
4. Haemoglobin helps in the transportation of oxygen across the body.
5. The erythrocytes of humans consist of 40 percent of lipids and 52 percent of proteins.