Does Karyolysis Occur in Apoptosis?

It is usually associated with karyorrhexis and occurs mainly as a result of necrosis, while in apoptosis after karyorrhexis the nucleus usually dissolves into apoptotic bodies.

What is karyorrhexis and Karyolysis?

Karyorrhexis is the destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a daily cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm. ... Karyolysis is a complete dissolution of the chromatin of a dying cell due to enzymatic degradation by endonucleases.

What occurs during apoptosis?

Apoptosis, sometimes called "cellular suicide," is a normal, programmed process of cellular self-destruction. ... During apoptosis, the cell shrinks and pulls away from its neighbors. Then the surface of the cell appears to boil, with fragments breaking away and escaping like bubbles from a pot of hot water.