Leukaemia is associated with an increased number of _ in blood:
Correct answer: D. Leucocytes
- A. Erythrocytes
- B. Basophils
- C. Eosinophils
- D. Leucocytes
Explanation
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, leading to the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. It is caused by genetic mutations in the DNA of blood cells, which disrupt the normal process of cell growth and division.
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