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Question

Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants

Macrophages are modified

A

Eosinophils

B

Neutrophils

C

Monocytes

D

Basophils

Answer

Monocytes

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Monocytes

Monocytes, a kind of white blood cell, are the precursors to macrophages and are created by stem cells in the bone marrow. Monocytes circulate in the circulation and develop into macrophages when they leave it. Because of this, macrophages are also known as modified monocytes. They stay alive for months while keeping our cells and organs clean.