Question

Which of these functions could or could not be carried out by a red blood cell?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Cell division
c) Lipid synthesis
d) Active transport​

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a) Protein synthesis:RBCs do not have ribosomes which are important for protein synthesis, They are concerned with transport of respiratory gases alone. Hence protein synthesis could not take place in RBCs. (b) Cells division: RBCs do not have numbers. They are produced in the bone marrow.

option A and B are the functions rbc cannot perform

Answer 2

Answer:

d) Active transport

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