A deficiency of which of the following intermediate cells would result in a marked increase in the clotting time of blood?
A) Lymphoblast
B) Megakaryoblast
C) Monoblast
D) Myeloblast
E) Proerythroblast

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Megakaryoblasts are the precursor cells to megakaryocytes, which are responsible for the production of platelets (thrombocytes). Platelets play a crucial role in blood clotting, so a deficiency in megakaryoblasts would lead to a decrease in platelet production and consequently, an increase in clotting time.

A Deficiency of Which of the Following Intermediate Cells Would