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

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Neurons contain DNA, but red blood cells do not.

This is because red blood cells (erythrocytes) lose their nucleus and DNA as they mature, while neurons retain their DNA for cellular functions.