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The process of formation of blood cells from stem cells is known as

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thrombopoiesis
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erythropoiesis
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haematopoiesis
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leucopoiesis
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The correct option is C haematopoiesis
Blood is fluid connective tissue made of plasma and formed elements (blood cells). Blood cells are produced by the haematopoietic stem cells present in the bone marrow. Haematopoiesis is the development of blood cells from haematopoietic stem cells.

Thrombopoiesis is the process of formation of thrombocytes from its progenitor stem cells.

Erythropoiesis is the formation of red blood cells from stem cells.

Leucopoiesis is the process of formation of stem cells into white blood cells.

Erythropoiesis, thrombopoiesis and leucopoiesis are a type of haematopoiesis.

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