Which of these statements describes erythrocytes
A)They contain many nuclei.
B)They survive an average of 150 days.
C)They do not have the ability to use O₂ for energy production despite the fact that they transport O₂ to all the other tissues of the body.
D)They are inflexible.

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Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, lack mitochondria and therefore cannot use oxygen for energy production. They transport oxygen to tissues but rely on anaerobic glycolysis for their energy needs.

Which of These Statements Describes Erythrocytes