Characteristics of Pappenheimer bodies and Siderotic granules

Question

Which of the following statements best describes Pappenheimer bodies?

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

can be seen in the cytoplasm of mature and immature RBC's

appear as small purple bodies clustered near the edge of the cell

are composed of iron containing aggregates

confirmed by Wright's stain

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