Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/are appropriate explanation for this feature?

They do not need to reproduce

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They are somatic cells

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They do not metabolize

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All their internal space is available for oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is D All their internal space is available for oxygen
D. All their internal space is available for oxygen
Reason: In Human RBCs where nucleus gets degenerates during maturation. It provides more space for oxygen carrying pigment. It lacks many cell organelles including mitochondria so respires anaerobically.

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(a) They do not need to reproduce
(b) They are somatic cells
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Q. Adult human RBC's 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.

Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/are the most appropriate explanation for this feature?
(a) They do not need to reproduce.
(b) They are somatic cells.
(c) They do not metabolise.
(d) They have a high surface area to volume ratio for more oxygen to be transported.

Q. Rbcs are enucleated because
a...they dont need to reproduce
b....they can carry more o2
c....they do not metabloize
d...they are somatic cells
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2- a,b,c
3- c and d
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