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(ii) Define granulocytes and agranulocytes.

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1. Granulocytes: White blood cells that contain granules in their cytoplasm. Their nucleus is usually constricted into lobes.
Example- Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
2. Agranulocytes: White blood cells without granules in their cytoplasm. They usually have a single large nucleus.
Example- Lymphocytes and monocytes

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