In humans without nucleus cell cannot function on it own because nucleus contain important genetic material DNA .DNA can code for each and every protein or enzymes which is required for biochemical reactions inside a cell. Coding protein or enzymes are specific for particular biochemical reaction. read more
Without a nucleus, their function is reduced. They have no genetic material and they have to produce energy anaerobically. They cannot they really repair themselves. Red cells have a lifespan of about 120 days (give or take) and once they start to lose their function they are destroyed. Mature red cells cannot divide. read more
Prokaryotes are cells that do not contain a nucleus, the organelle that contains a cell's genetic material, or other membrane-bound organelles. To say something is membrane-bound means that is enclosed by a membrane. read more
There are cells that live without nucleus (RBCs for example) and it's related to the function of the cell. However, if you take a cell with nucleus and remove it, cell won't live. read more