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General science UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

Leukaemia is a type of cancer in which there is abnormal increase in the number of

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Option D: White blood cells

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “White blood cells”.
Leukaemia is a type of cancer characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells interfere with the production of healthy blood cells, leading to various symptoms like fatigue, bleeding, and infections.

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