Do red blood cells have mitochondria?
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Nope, red blood cells ditch their mitochondria to maximize oxygen-carrying space. Super efficient, right?
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Negative! Red blood cells lose their mitochondria when they mature. They're all about that oxygen transport life.
I can confirm from my biology class that red blood cells don't have mitochondria. They're optimized to carry more oxygen!
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