Which of the following is true regarding the evolution of neurons?
A) All proteins involved in the formation of neurons evolved after the lineages leading to bilaterians and cnidarians split from the lineage leading to sponges.
B) All proteins involved in the formation of neurons evolved after the lineage leading to bilaterians split from the lineage leading to Cnidarians.
C) Some proteins involved in the formation of neurons are found in plants.
D) none of the above

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Some proteins involved in the formation of neurons, such as those related to signaling pathways, are indeed found in plants. These proteins are part of ancient biochemical pathways that predate the evolution of neurons and are involved in various cellular processes across different life forms, including plants.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Evolution of Neurons