Which French-American-British classification of ALL typically demonstrates a predominantly uniform population of small blasts with scant cytoplasm, clefting of the nucleus, and variable cytoplasmic vacuolation?

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The French-American-British (FAB) classification of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) includes three subtypes: L1, L2, and L3. L1 is the most common subtype and is characterized by a predominantly uniform population of small blasts with scant cytoplasm, clefting of the nucleus, and variable cytoplasmic vacuolation. L2 is characterized by a more heterogeneous population of blasts with moderate to abundant cytoplasm, irregular nuclear contours, and occasional nucleoli. L3 is a rare subtype, also known as Burkitt's leukemia, and is characterized by medium-sized blasts with a high nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio, prominent nucleoli, and basophilic cytoplasm. L4 is not a recognized subtype in the FAB classification of ALL.

Which French-American-British Classification of ALL Typically Demonstrates a Predominantly Uniform