Question

differentiate between red blood cells and white bloods cells

Answer 1

Red blood cells are red because of th

e pigment called haemoglobin..

White blood cells are white because it doesnot contain pigment haemoglobin...

Red blood are present in our body when we are in our mothers womb..

White blood cells are present in our body everytime...

Answer 2

1. While red blood cells are responsible for transport of respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide), white blood cells provide defense mechanisms for fighting foreign microorganisms entering the human organism.
2. Red blood cells do not have a nucleus, white blood cells do.
3. Red blood cells color is possible due to the presence of hemoglobin, whereas White blood cells are colorless.
4. Red blood cells are more packed and have a longer lifespan when compared to white blood cells.
5. RBC population is around 5 million per cubic millimeter of blood, while WBC are around 3,000 – 7,000 per cubic millimeter of blood.