ICSE Class 6 Biology Question 8 of 15

The Circulatory System — Question 4

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Question 1(d)

Differentiate between RBC and WBC

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Difference between RBC and WBC:

RBCWBC
RBC do not have nucleus at maturity.WBC have a large distinct oval or lobed nucleus .
WBC are larger than RBC.RBC are small in size.
RBC have red colour due to the presence of haemoglobin protein.WBC are colourless and they lack haemoglobin.
RBC carry oxygen from lungs to all the body tissues and cells and remove carbon dioxide produced in the cells and carry it back to the lungs.WBC provide immunity by destroying the disease causing germs and producing antibodies.