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Blood

Question

Mature erythrocytes in humans cannot respire aerobically. Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation for this feature?

Moderate

A

They lack mitochondria
B

They are circular and biconcave in shape
C

Oxygen is transported only through blood plasma but not through RBCs
D

They live only for 120 days

Solution

Mature erythrocytes lack mitochondria and cannot perform aerobic respiration. They respire anaerobically and hence do not use up the oxygen which they transport to the tissues.

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