In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Discovery of Lysosomes 2. Types of Lysosomes 3. Functions. Discovery of Lysosomes: They were discovered accidently by a Belgian scientist, Christian de Duve, in 1955 through fractionation technique. The organelles were observed under electron microscope by Novikoff (1956). He also coined the term, lysosomes. Lysosomes (Gk. lysis- digestive or loose, soma- body) [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Golgi Apparatus or Golgi Complex:- 1. Meaning of Golgi Apparatus 2. Occurrence of Golgi Apparatus 3. Location 4. Structure 5. Functions. Meaning of Golgi Apparatus: Golgi complex (Golgi Apparatus, Dalton Complex, Apparato Reticulare) is a complex cytoplasmic structure made up of smooth membrane saccules or cistemae, a network of tubules with vesicles [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Discovery of Endoplasmic Reticulum 2. Types of Endoplasmic Reticulum 3. Structure 4. Functions. Discovery of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): It was discovered independently by Porter (1945) and Thompson (1945). The name was given by Porter in 1953. Endoplasmic reticulum is a 3-dimensional, complicated and interconnected syncrri of membrane-lined channels that run through the [...]