Which of the following is a type of hematopoietic progenitor cell that gives rise to both myeloid and lymphoid lineages?

A Common myeloid progenitor
B Common lymphoid progenitor
C Multipotent progenitor ✓
D Unipotent progenitor

Explanation

Multipotent progenitor cells have the ability to differentiate into both myeloid and lymphoid lineages, making them a crucial component of hematopoiesis.

Source

Alberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high