In this article we will discuss about the consequences of viral infections in animal cells. 1. In lytic infection, the final result is the destruction of host animal cell and the release of progeny viruses. 2. In persistent infection, the release of virus particles, which takes place by a kind of budding process, may be slow and the host animal [...]
The below mentioned article provides notes on animal cells. According to the cell theory animals are composed of cells and of cell products. The cell is the structural and functional unit of the animal body and the branch of Zoology which deals with cells is known as cytology. In unicellular animals the cell and the organism are one, whereas in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of different parts of animal cells. 1. Mitochondrion: (Fig. 39.1) 1. Ovoid or cylindrical in shape. 2. Number and size of mitochondria variable. 3. Cavity of mitochondrion divided into a number of cristae. 4. Both the walls of the mitochondrion and cristae formed of double lipoprotein membrane. 2. Golgi Apparatus: (Fig. [...]