Here's why:
* Red blood cells (erythrocytes) lose their nucleus during development. This is to maximize space for carrying oxygen. Since the nucleus houses the chromosomes, mature red blood cells lack them.
* All other human cells (e.g., skin cells, muscle cells, nerve cells) have a nucleus and therefore chromosomes. These chromosomes carry the genetic information that determines the cell's function and characteristics.
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