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No RBCs have nuclei - this does not stop them from functioning, it just means that they cannot reproduce themselves, and so new RBC need to be continually manufactured instead of being able to replicate themselves.
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∙ 13y agoYes, as long as the cell doesn't need to produce new proteins for an important biological function. Take a look at the scientific literature. I'm sure there are examples of cells that have been kept alive, but cleaved of their nuclear material. As long as the environment continues to send signals, the cell will function to the best of it's ability, possibly for weeks or longer.
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∙ 11y agoRBC's have a very short life span (about 120 days) before they are re-purposed by the liver. They are able to survive without organelles because their function or purpose is very limited. They only need to exist and allow oxygen to catch a ride with them.
The fact that they carry oxygen actually necessitates that they have very little functionality. If they carried out many processes, then the rbc's would use the oxygen that it was carrying instead of delivering it to other parts of the body.
For this reason RBC's do not have mitochondria, but rather use only glycolysis for obtaining energy (ATP), which is about 30X less efficient than using oxygen to create energy in a mitochondria.
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∙ 15y agoHuman RBC's don't have nuclei, at least not the mature ones. This enables them to devote all of their time to move oxygen and carbon dioxide around the cells in human body..
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What are characteristics of eukaryotic?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and a cell membrane. They also have many different organelles that carry out the functions of the cell in order for the cell to function properly.
What does the messenger RNA carry that is of the DNA instructions of the nucleus to the?
The mRNA molecules carry the coded instructions for making proteins from the nucleus out to the ribosomes.
What is the kind of Cell without Nucleus?
A mature red blood cell does not have a nucleus. And neither do prokaryotes (bacteria).
Is the nucleus from the animal cell like the brain in the human body?
Yes, in a way. The nucleus contains most of the cell's genetic material and is responsible for running most of its functions. (Sorry, I just had to change the previous answer. Hope it helps =] )
What Are slender threads inside of a cell's nucleus that carry genes?
Chromosomes
What functions would a cell be unable to carry out without a nucleus?
They cant contain DNA for any functions
What function would the cell not be able to carry out if the nucleus is removed?
All functions
What does a cell utilize to maintain its organization and carry out normal functions?
nutrition
Why does a daughter cell need a nucleus and one set of chromosomes?
So that it can survive and carry out its life functions.
Which cell type lacks a nucleus what functions would this cell be unable to carry out?
The mature red blood cell lacks a nucleus, and so is unable to reproduce.
What are green cells without nuclei?
Green cells without nuclei are likely plant cells that have undergone a process called enucleation. Enucleation involves removing the nucleus from a cell, which can be done as a research technique to study cellular processes without the interference of gene expression. These enucleated plant cells can still carry out basic functions such as photosynthesis but lack the ability to perform functions associated with gene expression and reproduction.
What are the major roles of the nucleus and what parts of the nucleus carry out these roles?
functions:1: One of its functions is to store the cell's hereditary material, or DNA2: The other function is it coordinates activities, including growth and reproduction (cell division).Structures:nuclear envelope with pores, nucleolus (site of ribosome production), nucleoplasm, and chromatin (genetic material)
What important material is in a nucleus?
DNA is found in the nucleus of a cell, the genetic instructions needed for any living thing to carry out any functions necessary to maintaining life.
How does a cell's nucleus carry out life functions?
The nucleus of a cell keeps the cell going because its the mainframe of a cell so it controls what happens within a cell,what the cell does and how the cell will be used.
Is RBC is living even it lacks nucleus?
Yes, a Red Blood Cell is a living thing, However it does not have a nucleus as it doesn't divide and can carry more oxygen without one. They are adapted to carry oxygen.
What are reasons why vitamins essential to good health?
Without vitamins, the body cannot convert carbohydrates and fats into energy; it cannot repair and construct new cells; nor, can it carry out normal functions, such as thinking and breathing.
What are characteristics of eukaryotic?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and a cell membrane. They also have many different organelles that carry out the functions of the cell in order for the cell to function properly.
