Nuclear cytoplasmic ratio in malignant cells is________________?
Correct answer: A. 1 : 1
- A. 1 : 1
- B. 1 : 5
- C. 1 : 6
- D. 6 : 4
Explanation
Malignant cells have enlarged nuclei with relatively scant cytoplasm, causing the nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio to approach 1:1. A normal cell commonly has a much lower ratio, approximately 1:6.
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