Disappearance of nuclear chromatin is called as__________?
Correct answer: B. Karyolysis
- A. Pyknosis
- B. Karyolysis
- C. Karyorhexis
- D. None
Explanation
Karyolysis is the fading and disappearance of nuclear chromatin due to enzymatic DNA degradation in necrotic cells. Pyknosis causes nuclear shrinkage, while karyorrhexis causes nuclear fragmentation.
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