White blood cells (lymphocytes) and reproductive cells (oocytes) are two exceptions to the Law of BergoniƩ and Tribondeau, which states cells that do not divide and are very specialized are radioresistant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True. The Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau states that actively dividing, specialized cells are usually radioresistant. The exceptions to this law are white blood cells (lymphocytes) and reproductive cells (oocytes), which do not divide, are very specialized and yet are radiosensitive.

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