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Q35 (CDS-I/2024) Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) › Human anatomy physiology Answer Verified

Which cells in human body have no nucleus?

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In the human body, mature red blood cells (erythrocytes) are unique because they lack a nucleus. During the process of erythropoiesis, immature red blood cells possess a nucleus, but it is ejected as they mature to provide more space for hemoglobin [2]. This adaptation increases the cell's capacity to carry oxygen and results in their characteristic biconcave shape. In contrast, other cells mentioned have nuclei: muscle cells are often multinucleated, containing hundreds of nuclei to support their high protein demands and length [3]. Phagocytic cells, such as macrophages, are eukaryotic cells that contain a nucleus to manage their complex immune functions [2]. Ciliated cells, which are specialized epithelial cells, also maintain a nucleus to regulate cellular activities. Therefore, red blood cells are the only anucleate cells among the given options.

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  1. [2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2263/
  2. [3] Science , class X (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: How do Organisms Reproduce? > How do Organisms Reproduce? CHAPTER7 > p. 116
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