In this article we will discuss about the Heterochromatin and Euchromatin in the Nucleoplasm. In the nucleoplasm of interphase nucleus a dark staining network is seen which is formed of chromatin. When chromatin is stained by various procedures such as the feulgen reaction which is specific for DNA and examined under light microscope, some regions are stained darkly whereas the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Physicochemical Organization of Chromosome. The major chemical components of the chromosomes are DNA, proteins (histones and non-histones) and small amount of RNA. Besides these, calcium and some other minerals are also present. Histones are basic proteins that are charged positively at neutral pH. Non-histone proteins are acidic. Histones are small proteins containing [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Variations in Chromosome Number to Plant and Animal. Every cell in the body of living organism is provided with a packet of genetic material (the nucleus) which contains chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in the nuclei of a given species is fixed. Some species of plants and animals have identical chromosome numbers. [...]