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.