The following points highlight the nine important types of microscopes. The types are: 1. The Light Microscope 2. The Phase Contrast Microscope 3. The Interference Microscope 4. Dark Field Microscope 5. Polarization Microscope 6. Electron Microscope 7. Transmission Electron Microscope 8. Scanning Electron Microscope 9. Spectrophotometer. Type # 1. The Light Microscope: As the name suggests, visible light is used [...]
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 [...]
The following points highlight the three special types of chromosomes. The types are: 1. Polytene Chromsomes or Salivary Gland Chromosomes 2. Lampbrush Chromosomes 3. Prokaryotic Nucleoids. Type # 1. Polytene Chromsomes or Salivary Gland Chromosomes: The giant chromosomes were first observed in the cells of salivary glands, gut, trachea and other body parts of dipteran insects by E.G. Balbiani in [...]