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Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT regarding hematopoiesis? Select one:

a. Erythropoiesis requires vitamin B12, folate and iron.

b. Monocytes are part of the lymphoid lineage.

c. Granulocytes include basophils that release histamine.

d. Thrombopoietin stimulates the formation of platelets.

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