alleryWhich white blood cells engulf bacteria by phagocytosis?
AErythrocytes and platelets
BNeutrophils and monocytes
CPlasma cells and lymphocytes only
DEndothelial cells of the heart only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Neutrophils and monocytes
1. The chapter section on WBC types lists their roles.
2. Neutrophils and monocytes are phagocytes.
3. They engulf bacteria and cell debris.
4. Lymphocytes mostly produce antibodies.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 10, Ch 7 The Circulatory System (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on WBC_
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