The flattened bioconcave disc shape of an erythrocyte __________.

Name: The flattened bioconcave disc shape of an erythrocyte __________.
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The flattened bioconcave disc shape of an erythrocyte both increases the cell's surface area-to-volume ratio and allows more hemoglobin molecules to be closer to the plasma membrane. This shape is also important for maintaining flexibility and allowing the erythrocyte to squeeze through narrow capillaries. The shape does not enhance the cell's ability to divide.

The Flattened Bioconcave Disc Shape of an Erythrocyte __________