[Campbell Biology P.984] According to Figure 42.17 and its description, which of the followi... | Practice Question

According to Figure 42.17 and its description, which of the following cell types are derived from lymphoid progenitor cells?

  • A: Erythrocytes and Platelets.
  • B: B cells and T cells.
  • C: Neutrophils and Basophils.
  • D: Monocytes and Eosinophils.

Explanation

Figure 42.17 explicitly shows that lymphoid progenitor cells differentiate into B cells and T cells lymphocytes . Myeloid progenitor cells give rise to erythrocytes, neutrophils, basophils, monocytes, eosinophils, and platelets.