WAEC Biology 2002 Question 13

Question 13

Transport in Animals

The function of the red blood cells is to

  1. A.engulf invading bacteria
  2. B.aid in protein formation
  3. C.transport oxygen to the cells
  4. D.control blood glucose level.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (transport oxygen to the cells)

Explanation

Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the body cells. Engulfing bacteria is done by white blood cells.