Which of the Following Statements Applies Correctly to Brain Cells

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements applies correctly to brain cells?

• A)They consist of glial cells only.
• B)They can perform anaerobic metabolism when oxygen supplies are low.
• C) They use only glucose as a fuel for energy production.
• D) About 10 percent of the cells within the CNS are glial cells.

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Definitions:

James Watson

An American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA alongside Francis Crick.

Francis Crick

A British molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist, best known for co-discovering the structure of the DNA molecule in 1953 with James Watson.

Hereditary Material

Genetic information passed from parents to offspring, primarily consisting of DNA or RNA in certain viruses.

DNA

A double-stranded molecule consisting of nucleotides arranged in a helical structure, serving as the hereditary material in most organisms.