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