The plasma membrane of the human erythrocyte is the MOST studied and BEST understood of all the diverse of membrane because:
a) Red blood cells are expensive to obtain and present as a low abundance cell type.
b) The structure and function of the erythrocyte membrane are relatively simple compared to other cell types.
c) Erythrocytes lack a nucleus and organelles, making them easier to study.
d) All of the above reasons contribute to the extensive study of erythrocyte membranes.