Q. Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature ? (a) They do not need to reproduce (b) They are somatic cells (c) They do not metabolize (d) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport
A) Only (d)
B) Only (a)
C) (a), (c) and (d)
D) (b) and (c)
Explanation
[Solution] Losing the nucleus frees internal space for haemoglobin and oxygen transport. Answer (1).
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