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Along with having smooth edges and lacking organelles, red blood cells are also specialized to have a concave shape. How does the shape of a red blood cell help it to perform its specific function in the human body?

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This shape increases the surface area of the cell, which allows it to bind and transport oxygen more easily. (In study island) hhhhhh

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This shape aids in a red blood cell's ability to maneuver through tiny blood vessels to deliver oxygen to organs and tissues.

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