How are red blood cells and neurons different? (1 point)

Responses

Neurons lack organelles, but red blood cells have organelles.
Neurons lack organelles, but red blood cells have organelles.

Neurons need oxygen, but red blood cells do not.
Neurons need oxygen, but red blood cells do not.

Neurons contain DNA, but red blood cells do not.
Neurons contain DNA, but red blood cells do not.

Neurons are all the same size, but red blood cells are different sizes

1 answer

The correct response is:

Neurons contain DNA, but red blood cells do not.

Red blood cells lose their nucleus and, consequently, their DNA during maturation, while neurons retain their DNA for functions such as growth, repair, and maintaining cellular activities.