Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a property of erythrocytes?

  1. In most mamals, they are devoid of nucleus.

  2. They have a red-coloured iron containing protein.

  3. They have an average life-span of 120 days.

  4. They are biconcave in shape.

  5. They are produced from megakaryocytes.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a property of erythrocytes. In adults, erythrocytes are produced in the red bone marrow.