Functions of cytoplasmic enzymes of RBC
Cytoplasmic enzymes of RBC are capable of metabolizing glucose and forming small amounts of adenosine triphosphate. Other functions of the enzymes: (1) Maintain the pliability of the cell membrane(2) Maintain membrane transpo of ions, (3) Keep the iron of the cells&; hemoglobin in the ferrous form rather than ferric form, and (4) Prevent oxidation of the proteins in the RBCs.Reference: Guyton Physiology; 13th edition; Page: 451
Maintain pliability of the cell membrane
Prevents membrane transpo of ions
Keeps the iron of the cells' hemoglobin in the ferric form rather than ferrous form
Causes oxidation of the proteins in the RBCs
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