Question

The longest cells in the body are

• A. Egg cells
• B. Sperm cells
• C. Nerve cells
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Nerve cells

The correct option is (C):

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Cells are the structural and functional units of the body.
2. It is defined as the smallest unit of life that can sustain independently.
3. The sizes of the cells show great range.
4. Nerve cells are the longest cells.
5. These are long and thread-like cells for the conduction of messages.
6. In an elephant, the nerve cells can be up to 3m.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. An ostrich's egg cell is considered as the largest egg cell.
2. It measures around 23cm.

Option (B):

1. Sperm cells of Drosophila are the longest in size.
2. It measures around 5.8cm.

Final answer: The longest cells in the body are nerve cells.