NEETBiologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following pairs of structures
distinguishes a nerve cell from other types of cell ?
- APerikaryon and dendrites
- BNucleus and mitochondria
- CFlagellum and medullary sheath
- DVacuoles and fibres
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Correct answer: A
The cytoplasm immediately surrounding the nucleus is loaded with protein synthetic machinery and is called perikaryon, dendrites are usually shorter, tapering and much branched processes which may be one to several. These two are only present in nerve cells.
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