Red blood cells go through some special modifications as they mature. As a final step, the cells lose their nucleus. Which of the following is a likely consequence?
A. Red blood cells have extra genes not found in other cells.
B. Red blood cells have less DNA than other cells.
C. Red blood cells have less carbohydrate than other cells.
D. Red blood cells have more DNA than other cells.
E. Red blood cells are larger than most other cells.

Question

Red blood cells go through some special modifications as they mature. As a final step, the cells lose their nucleus. Which of the following is a likely consequence?
A.	Red blood cells have extra genes not found in other cells.
B.	Red blood cells have less DNA than other cells.
C.	Red blood cells have less carbohydrate than other cells.
D.	Red blood cells have more DNA than other cells.
E.	Red blood cells are larger than most other cells.

aaronq · Answer

If they lose their nucleus, they will lose their nuclear DNA.