NEETZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation
What is the percentage of basophils among the total WBCs in the body?
Options
- A60-65%
- B2-3%
- C0.5-1%
- D6-8%
Correct answer
C. 0.5-1%
Step-by-step solution
Leucocytes are also known as white blood cells (WBC) as they are colorless due to the lack of haemoglobin. They are nucleated and are relatively lesser in number which averages 6000-8000 mm–3 of blood. Leucocytes are generally short lived. We have two main categories of WBCs – granulocytes and agranulocytes. Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are different types of granulocytes, while lymphocytes and monocytes are the agranulocytes. Neutrophils are the most abundant cells (60-65 per cent) of the total WBCs and