Most Neurons Lack ________ and So are Permanently Blocked from Undergoing

Question

Most neurons lack ________ and so are permanently blocked from undergoing cell division.
A) ribosomes
B) endoplasmic reticula
C) a nucleus
D) centrioles
E) cytoplasm

Accepted Answer

Centrioles are necessary for cell division in animal cells, including neurons. Since most neurons lack centrioles, they are permanently blocked from undergoing cell division.