Leukemia can be divided into two subtypes based on the stem cell line it originates from. All of the following cells could be involved in myeloblastic leukemia (from the myeloid stem cell line) except

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Myeloblastic leukemia originates from the myeloid stem cell line, which gives rise to red blood cells, platelets, basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, and monocytes. However, lymphocytes are not derived from the myeloid stem cells, but rather from the lymphoid stem cell line. Therefore, lymphocytes would not be involved in myeloblastic leukemia.

Leukemia Can Be Divided into Two Subtypes Based on the Stem