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Platelets are...

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Platelets are the cell fragments produced from

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Thromboblasts

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Megakaryocytes

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Thrombocytes

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Thromboplasts

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Solution

The correct option is B Megakaryocytes
Platelets:

Platelet are the cells which are responsible for blood clotting. There are approximately 1,50,000-3,50,000 platelets present per microlitre of blood. Platelets are formed from the cytoplasmic fragments of megakaryocytes.

Final answer: (D) Megakaryocytes

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