Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature ?
(a) They do not need to reproduce
(b) They are somatic cells
(c) They do not metabolize
(d) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport

only (d)

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only (a)

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(a), (c) and (d)

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(b) and (c)

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The correct option is A only (d)
Adult human RBCs or erythrocytes are enucleate i.e., they lack a nucleus. All their internal space is available for oxygen transport and hence RBCs play a significant role in transport of respiratory gases throughout the body.

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Q. Adult human RBC's are enucleate. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature?

(a) They do not need to reproduce.
(b) They are somatic cells.
(c) They do not metabolize.
(d) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport.

Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/are the most appropriate explanation for this feature?
(a) They do not need to reproduce.
(b) They are somatic cells.
(c) They do not metabolise.
(d) They have a high surface area to volume ratio for more oxygen to be transported.

Q. Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/are appropriate explanation for this feature?

Q. Rbcs are enucleated because
a...they dont need to reproduce
b....they can carry more o2
c....they do not metabloize
d...they are somatic cells
Options: 1- only a
2- a,b,c
3- c and d
4- only b

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Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature ? (a) They do not need to reproduce (b) They are somatic cells (c) They do not metabolize (d) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport

The correct option is A only (d)Adult human RBCs or erythrocytes are enucleate i.e., they lack a nucleus. All their internal space is available for oxygen transport and hence RBCs play a significant role in transport of respiratory gases throughout the body.

Adult human RBCs are enucleate. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature ?
(a) They do not need to reproduce
(b) They are somatic cells
(c) They do not metabolize
(d) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport

The correct option is A only (d)
Adult human RBCs or erythrocytes are enucleate i.e., they lack a nucleus. All their internal space is available for oxygen transport and hence RBCs play a significant role in transport of respiratory gases throughout the body.