NEET Biology question

BiologyBody Fluids and CirculationNEET

Match the types of WBC listed under column I with the shape of nucleus given under column II and select the correct option from the given codes.

| Column I | Column II | |---|---| | A. Neutrophils | (i) Kidney-shaped | | B. Eosinophils | (ii) S-shaped | | C. Basophils | (iii) 3 to 5 lobes | | D. Monocytes | (iv) 2 lobes | | | (v) Disc-shaped |

Answer: (D)

Solution

Neutrophils characteristically have a multi-lobed nucleus of 3 to 5 lobes (A-iii); eosinophils have a bilobed ("2-lobed") nucleus (B-iv); basophils have an irregular, often S-shaped nucleus

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Question ID VK-116250