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Red blood cells don't, in and of themselves, use energy. They're more like boxes that the lungs put oxygen into, and the heart pumps the blood around to deliver that oxygen to the rest of the body.
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∙ 14y agoThrough anaerobic glycolysis, namely the steps where 1,3 bisphosphoglycerate is turned into 3 phosphoglycerate and when phosphoenol pyruvate is converted to pyruvate. These steps provide 4 ATP per glucose molecule, however 2 ATP is needed to initialise the reaction so there is a net production of 2 ATP. They don't have mitochondria so there are no oxidative processes.
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∙ 11y agoWhite blood cells get energy from nutrients present in the blood, as all the cells of the body do.
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∙ 14y agoATP (adenosine triphosphate) gives all cells energy to perform work.
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∙ 13y agoAs red blood cells do not have mitochondria to produce ATP they can only obtain energy by the anaerobic breakdown of glucose.
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∙ 15y agoblood cells dont get food at ALL
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Which tissue in a bone produces white blood cells?
White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow
What are the four components of the blood?
the four componets of blood are platelets, plasma, white blood cells and red blood cells.
What kind of blood cells fight pathogens?
white blood cells in the body fight pathogens. They are protectors of our bodies and the soldiers of our immune system! XDoh and brooke was here on 3/25/13 @ holy shizznit its exactly 2:00! X3
What atoms make blood?
Atoms make up everything. You may be thinking of cells. As far as cells, red blood cells and white blood cells make up blood.
Why can't I see white blood cells in my blood?
All cells have a specialized function in the body, so it would depend on where the cell was and what the cell is doing. Blood is actually a clear serum, and red blood cells give it its predominant color, while white blood cells are translucent in suspension.
What mode of cell transport does not use energy?
the white blood cells
What cells are in the bloodstream?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.
What part of the blood fight germs?
The white blood cells
What is a major difference between white blood cells and white blood cells?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, but white blood cells do not
What blood cells fight pathogens?
White blood cells fight infection while the red blood cells carry blood to your heart.
What is the major difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, but white blood cells do not
What types of blood cells are lymphocytes and monocytes?
White Blood Cells.
Which blood cells fight bacteria and viruses?
The white blood cells (also called leukocytes).
What is the type of marrow that are the most blood cells produced?
Red and white blood cells.
What is the difference between white blood cells and red blood cells?
White blood cells have a nucleus and red blood cells don't.
What is the difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
White blood cells have a nucleus and red blood cells don't.
Which white blood cells are first responders?
white blood cells
