Q56
Fragmentation of nucleus in a cell is termed as
A.
Pyknosis
B.
Karyorrhexis
AnswerC.
Karyolysis
D.
Chromatolysis
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Fragmentation of nucleus in a cell is termed Karyorrhexis.Karyorrhexis is the destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm.
It is usually preceded by pyknosis and can occur as a result of either programmed cell death, cellular senescence, or necrosis. In apoptosis, the cleavage of DNA is done by Ca2+ and Mg2+ -dependent endonucleases.