In this article we will discuss about the organic and inorganic compounds present in living body. Inorganic Compounds: These are represented by A. Water and B. Inorganic salts. A. Water: This is most important for the living body. Major bulk of protoplasm is made up of water (66% in man; nearly 90% in jelly fish). It does the following functions: [...]
Part # 1. Findings of Different Structures in the Cell: The exploration of cell was always accompanied by the improvement and advancement of different tools and techniques. The study of architecture of living body started with unaided eye and came to a level beyond which it was not possible to advance. The need was met with the invention of microscope, [...]
The following points highlight the three main components of animal cell. The components are: 1. Plasmalemma 2. Cytoplasm 3. Nucleus. Animal Cell: Component # 1. Plasmalemma: This is the outermost limiting membrane of the cell. The concept of plasmalemma developed long before it was actually seen. The structure of plasmalemma was revealed only after the use of electron microscope. It [...]