2007-10-09 08:10:42 · 4 answers · asked by nate 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
They are living. RBC is devoid of nucleus but it does perform the function in transport of gases.
2007-10-13 01:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Blood cells are not living. Why?
First and foremost, to call them 'cells' is a misnomer. They are accurately described as 'corpuscles.'
In order to be declared living as an organism, the organism must be able to grow, eat, multiply, and interact with its environment. Blood cells do not do this.
Blood cells consist mainly of hemoglobin, a complex molecule that allows a bond between iron and oxygen. As a molecule, blood cells would not be considered 'alive.'
Blood cells do not multiply. Blood cells are manufactured in the bone marrow by a process of erythropoiesis. After leaving the bone marrow, they do not divide or multiply.
Blood cells do not take in nutrients and they do not react to the environment.
2007-10-09 08:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by Hecate109 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes blood cells are living organisms inside your body
2007-10-09 08:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by tie-tie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, cells are alive.
Edit: and to clarify, they aren't individual organisms - YOU are the organism
2007-10-09 08:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by shaneallen04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋