The 'Barr body' sometimes seen in the neutrophils of females represents which of the following?
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Correct answer: The inactive X chromosome
In about 3% of neutrophils from females, the inactive X chromosome appears as a small, drumstick-shaped appendage attached to one of the nuclear lobes. This is a visible manifestation of the Barr body.
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