[Campbell Biology P.1135] According to the text, what is the exact number of neurons found in... | Practice Question

According to the text, what is the exact number of neurons found in an adult Caenorhabditis elegans nematode ?

  • A: Approximately 200 neurons.
  • B: Exactly 302 neurons.
  • C: More than 500 neurons.
  • D: Variable, depending on environmental conditions.

Explanation

The text explicitly states regarding Caenorhabditis elegans that 'an adult worm hermaphrodite has exactly 302 neurons, no more and no fewer.'