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Assertion (A): Human red blood cells are circular and biconcave. Reason (R): This shape prevents the easy passage of these cells through blood capillaries.

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Assertion (A): Human red blood cells are circular and biconcave.

Reason (R): This shape prevents the easy passage of these cells through blood capillaries.

Options

  • A is True and R is False.

  • A is False and R is True.

  • Both A and R are True.

  • Both A and R are False.

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Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution

Both A and R are True.

Explanation:

A is correct. Red blood cells are round and biconcave. This shape improves both flexibility and gas-exchange efficiency. R is false. The biconcave shape maximises surface area for gas exchange, rather than facilitating passage through capillaries.

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