People with giant axons lose the ability to move and see because
A)apoptosis in their body rapidly and neatly dismantles cells into membrane-enclosed pieces that a phagocyte can mop up.
B)they lack a protein,called gigaxonin,which normally breaks down intermediate filaments and recycles their components.
C)they have an excess of CFTR proteins,which entrap salt inside cells.
D)their hemoglobin leaks out of the cells of the body.

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Giant axons require the protein gigaxonin to break down intermediate filaments and recycle their components. Without this protein, intermediate filaments accumulate and disrupt cell function, which can lead to the loss of the ability to move and see, as seen in patients with giant axon neuropathy.

Note: The other three options are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the loss of function in giant axon neuropathy.

People with Giant Axons Lose the Ability to Move and See