Question

Match the types of white blood cells listed under column I with the shape of the nucleus given under column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.

Answer 1

• Neutrophils have a nucleus that consists of two or more lobes joined together by hair-like filaments.
• The eosinophil is a specialized cell and generally has a nucleus with two lobes (i.e., bilobed).

• Basophils have an S-shaped nucleus.
• Monocytes are the largest of all leukocytes. Their nucleus is kidney-shaped.

So the correct answer is - A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.