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-Absence of nucleus and other organelles to increase space for packaging of haemoglobin to carry oxygen
-Possession of haemoglobin which has high affinity for oxyegn
-Bi - concave shape to create large surface area hence more packaging of haemoglobin for combining with oxygen
-Have carbonic anhydrase enzyme which increases CO2 transportation
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Have biconcave disc shape which increases the surface area for exchange of gases by diffusion;
Have haemoglobin which has high affinity for oxygen; (hence faster transportation of oxygen).
Lacks nucleus to provide more room for packaging of haemoglobin;
Have thin plasma membrane that allows faster/rapid diffusion of gases.
Have carbonic anhydrase which accelerates loading and off loading of carbon (IV) oxide for faster carbon (IV) oxide transport
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