<prompt> Which one of the following red cell abnormalities is most indicative of hemolysis? -Target cellsAcanthocytesSchistocytesBasophilic stippling  <response>: Target cells are morphologically abnormal RBC. In this hemoglobin is redistributed in such a way that only the periphery and central region of RBC appear hemoglobinized.Seen in thalassemia major , sickle cell anemia , post spleenenctomy, obstructive jaundice. Ref Robbins 9e pg421 