Chloroplast; Morphology, Structure and Functions
Chloroplasts are membrane bound, spheroid, filamentous, saucer-shaped, discoid or ovoid shaped cell organelles, rich in chlorophyll, found in green plants […]
CELL BIOLOGY
Plasma Membrane; Structure and Functions
Definition and Meaning Plasma membrane, also known as the cell membrane is a selectively permeable membrane, present as the outermost,
Lysosomes; Structure, Types and Functions
Lysosomes (also referred to as “suicidal bag” of cell) are membrane-bound, rounded, elliptical, or irregular bodies containing multiple hydrolytic enzymes,
Endoplasmic Reticulum; Structure, Types and Functions
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the largest single membrane bound intracellular organelle found in eukaryotic cells that forms an extensive interconnected
Golgi Apparatus; Structure and Functions
Golgi apparatus, also known as the Golgi complex or Golgi body, is a membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells, consisting of
Mitochondria; Historical Perspective, Structure and Functions
Mitochondria are tiny, granular or filament-like autonomous cell organelles located in the cytoplasm of cells of aerobic eukaryotes, mainly responsible
Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell (Prokaryotic Cell vs Eukaryotic Cell)
Eukaryotic cell differ in several ways from prokaryotic cell, some of the major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell are
Eukaryotic Cell and Eukaryotic Cell Structure
Eukaryotic cells are those with a well-defined nucleus (true nucleus) and membrane-bound organelles. Organisms with eukaryotic cell structure are called
Prokaryotic Cell and Prokaryotic Cell Structure
Prokaryotic cells are very minute primitive type of cells, lacking true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Organisms with prokaryotic cell structure
Hypervitaminosis and Symptoms of Hypervitaminosis (A, D, E, B and C)
Hypervitaminosis Hypervitaminosis is condition characterized by immoderate levels of stored vitamins, potentially resulting in toxic symptoms. Symptoms of hypervitaminosis ranges
Biochemical Roles and Deficiency Symptoms of Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B Complex perform several biochemical functions and number of deficiency symptoms of vitamin B is observed, if consumed less
Fat Soluble Vitamins (Vitamin A,D,E,K); Sources and Biological Roles
Fat soluble vitamins are those which dissolve in organic solvents, include vitamins A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are