How is red blood cell different from the 'typical' animal?

Answer 1

Red blood cells have no nucleus while a typical animal cell does. This is essential for its function because it needs to hold the hemoglobin molecules that carry oxygen and carbon dioxide. The drawback to this is that it does not have the ability to reproduce. So the life span of most red blood cells is typically 120 days.

Answer 2

Rec blood cells differ from animal cells in the following respects: * They have NO nucleus * They have very few cell organells * They are not capable of division * They have a much shorter life span (about 120 days) * Since there is no nucleus, RBC's do not contain any genetic material * They have fewer number of mitochondria * RBC's have specific receptors and antigents on their cell surface * They are bi-concve discs in appearance * They contain a large amount of hemoglobin - a protein essential for oxygen transport

Answer 3

Red blood cells don't function like normal cells. Normal animal cells make up your entire body, but red blood cells have a specific purpose. They bring oxygen to your body through your arteries and veins. White blood cells protect against infection. Red blood cells and white blood cells are called cells, but they are really not the same as animal or plant cells.

Answer 4

the difference is in glyccprotein structure

Answer 5

Red blood cells do not have a nucleus or many of the organelles found in other animal cells.

Answer 6

Yes there are some differences, see the related link below.

Answer 7

All other cells in the human body are the only type that are prokaryotic, meaning that they do not contain a nucleus, the control center of the cell.

Answer 8

Yes. It varies greatly depending on the animal. The red blood cells are also different sizes and shapes.

Answer 9

A mature red blood cell has no nucleus.