The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between mitosis and meiosis of cell division. Difference # Mitosis: 1. It occurs continuously in the body or somatic cells. 2. Its main purpose is the growth in the body. 3. The whole process completes in one sequence or phase. Prophase: 4. It completes in a short period, and not divided [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of chloroplast. This will help you to draw the structure and diagram of chloroplast. 1. Chloroplasts (Figs. 295-296), responsible for the photosynthesis of the plants, are the characteristic features of the cells of green plants. 2. Around the chloroplast is present a double membrane envelope. 3. Each membrane of chloroplasst [...]