Which of the following leukocytes are called "agranulocytes" because of the absence of granules in their cytoplasm revealed by basic or acidic dyes?
A) eosinophils
B) basophils
C) lymphocytes
D) neutrophils
E) both basophils and eosinophils

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Lymphocytes are called agranulocytes because they lack granules in their cytoplasm, which can be observed using basic or acidic dyes. Basophils and eosinophils are both granulocytes, as they have visible granules in their cytoplasm. Neutrophils are also granulocytes, as they have granules in their cytoplasm that can be stained by both basic and acidic dyes.

Which of the Following Leukocytes Are Called "Agranulocytes" Because of the Absence