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Mature erythrocytes cannot utilize glucose because they lack.

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Golgi complex
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Enzymes
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Mitochondria
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Nucleus
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Solution

The correct option is D Mitochondria
Mature erythrocytes cannot utilize glucose because they lack mitochondria. Due to lack of mitochondria, they cannot utilize oxygen they transport. They also do not contain DNA.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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