Granules of which of the following cells, can be stained with a basic dye?

Monocyte

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Plasma cell

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Reticular cell

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Mast cell

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Solution

The correct option is D Mast cell
A mast cell is derived from the myeloid stem cell. It is a part of the immune and neuroimmune systems and contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin. Mast cellscontain electron-dense cytoplasmic granules and stain metachromatically with selected basic dyes. Hence, option D is correct.

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