Which of the following erythrocyte activities requires energy?
a. Oxygen delivery
b. Carbon dioxide exchange
c. Glucose transport into the RBC
d. Protecting proteins from oxidative damage
ANS: D
Energy is required to protect proteins in the red cell from oxidative damage. This includes hemoglobin and membrane proteins. It is not required for oxygen transport, carbon dioxide exchange, or glucose transport into the cell.
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