What is the most common leukemia in children between the ages of 2 and 10 years?

a. Acute myeloid
b. Acute monocytic
c. Acute myelomonocytic
d. Acute lymphoblastic


ANS: D
The most common leukemia in this age group is acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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