The lymphoid progenitor that gives rise to T, B, and NK lymphocytes is recognized as which of the following?

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The common lymphoid progenitor (CLP) is the lymphoid progenitor that gives rise to T, B, and NK lymphocytes. CFU-GM (colony-forming unit-granulocyte, macrophage) gives rise to granulocytes and macrophages, CMP (common myeloid progenitor) gives rise to erythrocytes, megakaryocytes, and granulocytes/macrophages, and CFU-T (colony-forming unit T) gives rise to T lymphocytes.

The Lymphoid Progenitor That Gives Rise to T, B, and NK