Which of these statements refers to basophils
A)They contain granules that preferentially take up a basic blue dye.
B)They leave the blood to become macrophages.
C)They synthesize antibodies.
D)They are the most abundant type of leukocytes.

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Basophils contain granules that preferentially take up a basic blue dye, which is why they are sometimes referred to as "basophilic".

Answer: B and C
 Neither of these statements refer to basophils. Basophils do not leave the blood to become macrophages (that is the role of monocytes). They also do not synthesize antibodies (that is the role of B lymphocytes).

Answer: D
 This statement is incorrect. Basophils are actually one of the least abundant types of leukocytes (only making up around 0.5% of all leukocytes).

Which of These Statements Refers to Basophils