GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HUMAN BODY AND REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cells containing single nucleus are called as
A
dinucleated
B
multinucleated.
C
single nucleated
D
mononucleated
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Multinucleate cells (also called multinucleated or polynuclear cells) are eukaryotic cells that have more than one nucleus per cell, i.e., multiple nuclei share one common cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -15.1. PBMCs include lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and NK cells), monocytes, and dendritic cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -While a majority of cells in the human body only possess a single nucleus, there are some cells which are multinucleated, possessing two or more nuclei. Some of these cell types include hepatocytes (the main functional cells in the liver), osteoclasts (cells that break down bone tissue), and skeletal muscle fibers.

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