The fading of cellular chromatin is_____________?

Correct answer: A. Karyolysis

  • A. Karyolysis
  • B. Karyorrhexis
  • C. Pyknosis
  • D. Cytolysis

Explanation

Karyolysis is the fading and dissolution of nuclear chromatin caused by DNA degradation during necrosis. Pyknosis is nuclear shrinkage and darkening, while karyorrhexis is nuclear fragmentation.

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