Mammalian RBCs are enucleated so that

Nucleus is nonessential for RBC

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RBCs cannot divide

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RBCs can carry more Hb

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Nucleus does not show lathal effect.

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Solution

The correct option is C RBCs can carry more Hb
C. RBCs can contain Hb
Reason: RBCs or Erythrocytes are biconcave enucleated blood cells. It contains hemoglobin which help to carry out oxygen through the body. The main reason behind lacking nucleus is that it can contain hemoglobin which in turn, helps it in gaseous transport.

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