Formation of platelets is known as

Haemopoiesis

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Thrombopoiesis

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Haemolysis

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Thrombopoiesis
Platelets or thrombocytes are cell fragments produced from megakaryocytes (special cells in the bone marrow). Formation of platelets by fragmentation of megakaryocytes in bone marrow is known as thrombopoiesis.
So, the correct answer is 'Thrombopoiesis'.

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