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Cytological Slides and Specimens | Cytology

In this article we will discuss about some cytological slides and specimen. 1. B-Chromosome or Supernumerary Chromosome: i. The nuclei of some animals or plants contain one or more chromosomes in addition to normal chromosomes. These additional chromosomes are called B-chromosomes or supernumerary chromosomes. ii. First described by Wilson in 1905 in Metapodius, an insect, these chromosomes have now been [...]

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6 Main Cell Organelles of Protoplasm | Cytology

The following points highlight the six main cell organelles of protoplasm. The cell organelles are: 1. Chloroplast 2. Mitochondria 3. Golgi Apparatus 4. Nucleus 5. Endoplasmic Reticulum 6. DNA Model. Cell Organelle # 1. Chloroplast: 1. Chloroplasts (Figs. 18, 19), responsible for the photosynthesis of the plants, are the characteristic features of the cells of green plants. 2. Around the [...]

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4 Main Components of the Cytoplasm (With Diagram)

The following points highlight the four main components of the Cytoplasm. The components are: 1. Groundplasm or Cytoplasmic Matrix 2. Organoids or Organelles 3. Inclusions or Ergastic Substances 4. Vacuoles.   Cytoplasm: Component # 1. Groundplasm or Cytoplasmic Matrix: In light microscopy the term groundplasm refers to the liquid fraction of cytoplasm in which other components of the protoplast are [...]

By |2016-07-12T13:56:00+00:00July 12, 2016|Cytoplasm|Comments Off on 4 Main Components of the Cytoplasm (With Diagram)
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