Which one is absent in erythrocytes?

Krebs cycle

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Enzymes

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Biomembrane

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Hyaloplasm

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Solution

The correct option is A Krebs cycle
Erythrocytes as they mature lose a number of organelles including mitochondria. As Krebs' cycle occurs in mitochondria, it is absent in erythrocytes. RBCs predominantly use HMP for respiration.
So, the correct answer is 'Krebs' cycle'.

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