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How are red blood cells and neurons different? (1 point)
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Neurons lack organelles, but red blood cells have organelles.
Neurons lack organelles, but red blood cells have organelles.

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

Neurons need oxygen, but red blood cells do not.
Neurons need oxygen, but red blood cells do not.
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Answer 1

The correct response to how red blood cells and neurons are different is:

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

This is because red blood cells lose their nuclei and DNA as they mature, whereas neurons retain their DNA for cellular functions and maintenance.