What is the difference in function between the dendrites and the axon of a neuron?

a. Dendrites synthesize proteins, and the axon contains the chromosomes.
b. Dendrites contain the chromosomes and the axon synthesizes proteins
c. Dendrites send messages and the axon receives messages
d. Dendrites receive messages and the axon sends messages

d

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