Final answer:
The agranulocyte that is capable of phagocytosis is the monocyte. Although monocytes mature into macrophages, which are phagocytic, within the listed options, monocyte (c) is the correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The granular leukocyte capable of phagocytosis that the student has asked about is misleadingly termed in the question.
While the terms 'granular' and 'agranulocyte' contrast, the question likely refers to the leukocyte type among the agranulocytes that is capable of phagocytosis.
Among the choices listed, monocytes represent agranulocytes that are phagocytic. Monocytes mature into macrophages or dendritic cells, which are key players in the immune system's response to infection or injury.
Therefore, the answer to the student's question is c) Monocyte.
It's important to note that neutrophils, while being the most abundant type of granulocytes and highly phagocytic, are not agranulocytes. Agranulocytes include lymphocytes and monocytes, which are known for attributes like a round or kidney-shaped nucleus and a lack of prominent granules in their cytoplasm. Option C.