Question

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

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

Neurons need oxygen, but red blood cells do not.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) lose their nuclei and DNA during maturation, while neurons retain their nuclei and DNA.