Erythrocytes are known as ________

  • A white blood cell
  • B red blood cells
  • C phagocytes
  • D leucocytes

The correct answer is B. red blood cells

A red blood cell(erthyrocytes), which (in humans) is typically a biconcave disc without a nucleus.

Erythrocytes contain the pigment haemoglobin, which imparts the red colour to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.

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