Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Cells as the basic units of living organisms

Cells as the basic units of living organisms — practice question

Immature red blood cells possess all the usual organelles and cell structures found in animal cells. Mature red blood cells are specialised cells that have lost their organelles and cell structures. Which statement gives the correct comparison between red blood cells and typical plant cells?

  • AThere are no mitochondria in mature red blood cells or plant cells.
  • BThe only ribosomes found in immature red blood cells and plant cells are $80\text{S}$ ribosomes.
  • CThere are no centrioles in mature red blood cells or plant cells.
  • DImmature red blood cells and plant cells contain large permanent vacuoles.

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