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

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Neurons don't need oxygen to function, but red blood cells do.
Neurons don't need oxygen to function, but red blood cells do.

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

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.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Neurons contain DNA, but red blood cells do not.

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) lose their nuclei and most organelles during maturation, which means they do not contain DNA. In contrast, neurons retain their nuclei and contain DNA, which is essential for their function and the maintenance of the cell.