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Which among the following statement is incorrect ? |
Leucocytes are also known as white blood cells (WBC) as they are colourless due to the lack of haemoglobin. Leucocytes are generally short lived. Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are different types of granulocytes. Basophils are the most abundant cells (60-65 per cent) of the total WBCs and neutrophils are the least (0.5-1 per cent). |
Basophils are the most abundant cells (60-65 per cent) of the total WBCs and neutrophils are the least (0.5-1 per cent). |
The correct answer is Option (4) - Basophils are the most abundant cells (60-65 per cent) of the total WBCs and neutrophils are the least (0.5-1 per cent). Leucocytes are also known as white blood cells (WBC) as they are colourless due to the lack of haemoglobin. They are nucleated and are relatively lesser in number which averages 6000-8000 mm–3 of blood. |