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Enumerate the structural differences between white blood cells and red blood cells.
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Structural Differences between White Blood Cells and Red Blood Cells:
| White Blood Cells | Red Blood Cells |
|---|---|
| White blood cells are irregularly shaped with lots of extensions. | Red blood cells are minute biconcave disc-like structures. |
| White blood cells have a nucleus. | Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus. |
| Haemoglobin is absent in white blood cells. | Haemoglobin is present in red blood cells. |
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