The Barr body is observed in
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basophils of male

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neutrophils of female

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eosinophils of males

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ova of females

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The correct option is B neutrophils of female
Female somatic cells have two X chromosomes. Of these one will be active and the other will be inactive, This inavtive X chromosome is called Barr body, It is absent in haploid cells like gametes and in all male cells.

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