Select the statement about red blood cells that is incorrect.

Mature red blood cells lack nuclei

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Red blood cells contain haemoglobin

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Deoxyhemoglobin carries oxygen

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Red blood cells lack mitochondria

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Solution

The correct option is C
Deoxyhemoglobin carries oxygen

Red blood cells are an important element of the blood. Their job is to transport oxygen to the body tissues. They contain haemoglobin and lack nuclei and mitochondria.

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