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Since mature red blood cells do not contain a nucleus, more room is available for what?

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Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus because their purpose is to carry oxygen around the body. Due to the fact these cells do not have a nucleus, their capacity to carry this oxygen is increased greatly.
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