Which sequence correctly describes lymphopoiesis?

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Which sequence correctly describes lymphopoiesis?

Lymphopoiesis proceeds through distinct lymphoid precursor stages before becoming mature lymphocytes. The immature stage called a lymphoblast undergoes division and then transitions into a prolymphocyte, an intermediate precursor. Finally, prolymphocytes mature into lymphocytes (B, T, or NK cells). So the proper order is lymphoblast → prolymphocyte → lymphocyte. Sequences that place a mature lymphocyte before the immature stages or mix in the intermediates incorrectly don’t reflect the developmental progression.

Lymphopoiesis proceeds through distinct lymphoid precursor stages before becoming mature lymphocytes. The immature stage called a lymphoblast undergoes division and then transitions into a prolymphocyte, an intermediate precursor. Finally, prolymphocytes mature into lymphocytes (B, T, or NK cells). So the proper order is lymphoblast → prolymphocyte → lymphocyte. Sequences that place a mature lymphocyte before the immature stages or mix in the intermediates incorrectly don’t reflect the developmental progression.

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