Question

Which is the progenitor of platetes

Answer 1

Answer:

The progenitor of the platelets is called a megakaryocyte.

Explanation:

Platelets are blood structures, which participate in the process of blood clotting. They are also known as thrombocytes.

The process of platelet formation is called thrombopoiesis, and it consists of

1. Formation of megakaryoblasts from the hemocyte, a hematopoietic precursor cell.
2. Megakaryoblasts produce megakaryocytes.
3. Megakaryocytes are precursors to platelets.

Each megakaryocyte must fragment to form the thrombocytes or platelets.