Question

Why is Mitochondria absent in red blood cells? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Explanation : 1 Mark
Reason out : 2 Marks

RBCs are biconcave cells that are entrusted to transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
In order to increase their efficiency in the transport of oxygen

• The cell organelle called mitochondria degenerates in mature RBCs .
• If it were present in the cell, it would have consumed the oxygen being carried for themselves.
• The RBC would not have been able to deliver it to the tissues.