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Question
The cells in our blood which destroy disease-causing germs are:
Options
Platelets
Skin cells
RBCs
WBCs
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Solution
WBCs
White blood cells or WBCs destroy the disease-causing germs. They are like soldiers that protect the body from various infections.
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