2026 · Q110
Which of the following activity a mammalian erythrocyte CANNOT perform?
General KnowledgeBiology
- ADiffusion of oxygen
- BProtein synthesis and cell division
- CSqueeze while passing through capillaries
- DCarry haemoglobin
Explanation
Mammalian erythrocytes (red blood cells) lose their nucleus and organelles during maturation, so they cannot synthesise proteins or undergo cell division. They can still diffuse oxygen, squeeze through capillaries and carry haemoglobin. The answer is (B).