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what are found in the buffy coat, the clear middle layer of a sample of…

Question

what are found in the buffy coat, the clear middle layer of a sample of centrifuged blood? select all that apply. a white blood cells b platelets c red blood cells

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

When blood is centrifuged, it separates into layers. The buffy coat is the thin, clear middle layer. White blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets (thrombocytes) are less dense than red blood cells but more dense than plasma. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) form the bottom layer due to their higher density.

Answer:

A. White blood cells, B. Platelets