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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