Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of human senescent cells?
A)Heterochromatic foci present in the nucleus
B)Positive staining for Ki67
C)Large cytoplasm
D)"Fried egg" appearance in culture
E)None of the above

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Positive staining for Ki67 indicates cell proliferation, which is not a characteristic of senescent cells. Senescent cells typically have heterochromatic foci in the nucleus, large cytoplasm, and a flattened "fried egg" appearance in culture. Therefore, choices A, C, and D are common characteristics of senescent cells.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Characteristic of Human