Q38 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (26 April Shift 1) · Biology

Given below are two statements:
Statement I - Granulocytes do not divide after their formation.
Statement II - Agranulocytes can divide by mitosis after their formation.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct option given below:

  • Correct answer
    A
    Both statement I and statement II are correct.
  • B
    Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
  • C
    Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
  • D
    Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Solution

Granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) are terminally differentiated cells and do not undergo cell division after their formation in the bone marrow.

Agranulocytes (lymphocytes and monocytes) can divide by mitosis. For example, lymphocytes undergo clonal expansion (mitosis) upon activation by antigens in secondary lymphoid organs.

Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Answer: Both statement I and statement II are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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