Which distinctive property is characteristic of a spherocyte?

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Spherocytes are abnormally round and smaller than normal erythrocytes, resulting in a decreased surface area-to-volume ratio. This abnormal shape is often seen in hemolytic anemias and can be confirmed through laboratory testing such as osmotic fragility tests. Hypochromia (A) is seen in conditions such as iron deficiency anemia where the erythrocytes have a decreased hemoglobin content. Increased surface area-to-volume ratio (B) is seen in conditions such as sickle cell anemia where the erythrocytes have an abnormal shape. Visible central pallor (D) is a normal characteristic of erythrocytes and not seen in spherocytes.

Which Distinctive Property Is Characteristic of a Spherocyte