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Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of...

Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of the following statement (s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature ?
(1) They do not need to reproduce
(2) They are somatic cells
(3) They do not metabolise
(4) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport.

A

Only (d)

B

Only (a)

C

(a), (c) and (d)

D

(b) and (c)

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A
In Human RBCs, nucleus degenerates during maturation which provide more space for oxygen carrying pigment (Haemoglobin). It lacks most of the cell organelles including mitochondria so respires anaerobically.
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