Multiple choice

Which of the following is not true for red blood cells?

  1. Their shape makes them very efficient in absorbing oxygen.

  2. Their size enables them to travel through fine capillaries.

  3. Their mitochondria enables them to transport carbon dioxide.

  4. Their high efficiency for absorbing oxygen is due to loss of nucleus.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Red blood cells in humans are devoid of mitochondria.