Question

multiple choice question
which retain their organelles throughout their life?

leukocytes

erythrocytes

both erythrocytes and leukocytes

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Explanation:

Erythrocytes (red blood cells) lose their organelles (like nucleus, mitochondria) during maturation to make space for hemoglobin. Leukocytes (white blood cells) are nucleated and retain their organelles throughout their life as they need them for functions like phagocytosis, immune responses, etc. So only leukocytes retain organelles.

Answer:

A. Leukocytes