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Question
Give reasons/explain:
A mature mammalian Erythrocyte lacks nucleus, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum.
Solution
The absence of these components results in a high surface area that efficiently absorbs oxygen and travels through fine capillaries in the body.
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