This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cellular Pathology, Subject name: Pathology
The characteristic feature of apoptosis on light microscopy is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cellular swelling, B. Nuclear compaction, C. Intact cell membrane, D. Cytoplasmic eosinophlia
B: Nuclear compaction
Answer: B: Nuclear compaction 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Nuclear compaction(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 53)Here student gets confused in 2 options b and c..On light microscopy, most characteristic feature is condensation of nuclear chromatin and not intactness of cell membraneIntact cell membrane and lack of inflammation differentiates apoptosis from necrosis.