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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

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only (d)
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only (a)
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(a), (c) and (d)
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(b) and (c)
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Solution

The correct option is A only (d)
Adult human RBCs or erythrocytes are enucleate i.e., they lack a nucleus. All their internal space is available for oxygen transport and hence RBCs play a significant role in transport of respiratory gases throughout the body.

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