Erythrocytes (red blood cells)have no nucleus, mitochondria, orother organelles at maturity. Theseorganelles are ejected when the RBCenters the bloodstream, or shortlythereafter. Should this still beconsidered a cell? What will be theeffect of having no nucleus? In thesecells, the lack of mitochondria is anadvantage. Why?

Erythrocytes are not considered true cells, because of their lack of a nucleus. The effect of having no nucleus makes their self-reproduction impossible, and the absence of mitochondria is a disadvantage because they have to obtain energy by alternative reactions.

Explanation:

Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are the structure in charge of transporting gases in the blood. When these cells are mature, they have already lost their nucleus —in order to have space to house the hemoglobin molecule— which prevents mature red blood cells from being able to reproduce.

Additionally, red blood cells do not have mitochondria —the main energy generator in eukaryotic cells— so in order to obtain energy they need to perform lactic fermentation, with a lower enegetic yield, which may be a disadvantage, but sufficient for this structure to perform its function.

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explanation:

increase soil erosion                                             reduce soil erosion

cattle grazing                                                         hydroseeding

deforestation                                                         contour plowing

                                                                                planting vegetation

plant roots basically hold the top soil

together and stop soil erosion because

in such situation top soil is not removed

during flood but cattle grazing causes

soil erosion because cattle consume the

grasses and herbs and top soil is exposed.

same situation occurs because of

deforestation, the trees and plants are cut

down to expose top soil which causes soil

erosion