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The only cells which lack DNA are the mature <b>red blood cells</b> (erythrocytes). This is because they lack a nucleus, which is where the DNA is found in other cells. Red blood cells also lack mitochondria which themselves have DNA. Therefore they not only lack nuclei DNA, but mitochondrial DNA as well. <br /><br /> Red blood cells develop in your bone marrow from special cells called stem cells. These do have a nucleus, but as the red blood cell develops the nucleus is squeezed/taken out. This makes more room for the red pigment haemoglobin, which is needed to carry the Oxygen in the red cells. Haemoglobin also carry's Glucose needed for energy and also they take Carbon Dioxide away from the cells to be breathed out through the lungs
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Is it true or false that prokaryotic cells contain more DNA than eukaryotic cells?
False. Eukaryotic cells generally contain more DNA than prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have their DNA enclosed within a nucleus, whereas prokaryotic cells have their DNA located in the cytoplasm.
How valuable are red blood cells in DNA typing?
Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus, which means they lack DNA. As a result, red blood cells are not useful for DNA typing. Instead, white blood cells, which do contain DNA, are typically used for DNA profiling and typing in forensic analysis.
Does water contain DNA?
No, water does not contain DNA. DNA is a molecule found in the cells of living organisms, not in water.
Which blood cell has DNA?
All blood cells have DNA, which carries genetic information and is important for cell functions. White blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets all contain DNA, although red blood cells lose their nucleus during maturation and do not have a nucleus with DNA.
Does ear wax contain DNA?
Yes, ear wax does contain DNA. DNA can be found in the cells that are shed in the ear canal and mix with the wax.
