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 [...]
The following points highlight the five main components of the nucleus. The components are: 1. Nuclear envelope 2. Nuclear Sap or Nucleoplasm 3. Nucleolus 4. Chromatic Reticulum 5. Chromosomes. Nucleus: Component # 1. Nuclear Envelope: The nuclear membrane or karyotheca is the outer boundary of the nucleus. It is found in the nuclei of all the eukaryotic cells. Electron [...]
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 [...]