What is the shape of a mature RBC?

Reticulate

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None of the above

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Polygonal

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Biconcave

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Solution

The correct option is D Biconcave
RBCs are biconcave in shape. Due to such a shape, they can swell up and squeeze easily through their small capillaries, without any rupture or damage.

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