A researcher genetically modifies an organism so it is paralyzed because its motor neurons can send signals to muscles, but none of the motor neurons can receive signals sent from the brain through other neurons. What is wrong with these motor neurons?

A. The motor neurons cannot reach the muscles.
B. The motor neurons lack dendrites.
C. The motor neurons lack axons.
D. The other neurons lack nuclei.


Answer: B

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