The figure shows a red blood cell drawn from above and from the side, next to a capillary.
Figure: A red blood cell drawn from above and from the side, next to a capillary that is narrower than the cell

Give the name of the shape of the red blood cell shown in the figure.
Explain two ways in which the structure of a red blood cell adapts it to carry oxygen to the cells of the body.
179 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems, covering 2.2.1 The human digestive system, 2.2.2 The heart and blood vessels, 2.2.3 Blood, 2.2.4 Coronary heart disease: a non-communicable disease, 2.2.5 Health issues, 2.2.6 The effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases, and 2.2.7 Cancer. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.