Which of these statements is TRUE about WBCs?

They have a lobed nucleus or a large circular nucleus

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They do not have a nucleus

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They are biconcave in shape

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They are smaller than RBCs

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Solution

The correct option is A
They have a lobed nucleus or a large circular nucleus

WBCs are of two major types – Phagocytes and Lymphocytes. While the former have a lobed nucleus, the latter have a large rounded nucleus. They are spherical in shape and are larger than RBCs

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