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 [...]
The following points highlight the three special types of chromosomes. The types are: 1. Polytene Chromsomes or Salivary Gland Chromosomes 2. Lampbrush Chromosomes 3. Prokaryotic Nucleoids. Type # 1. Polytene Chromsomes or Salivary Gland Chromosomes: The giant chromosomes were first observed in the cells of salivary glands, gut, trachea and other body parts of dipteran insects by E.G. Balbiani in [...]
In this article we will discuss about Meiosis which is a type of indirect cell division:- 1. Subject-Matter of Meiosis 2. Types of Meiosis 3. Meiocytes 4. Process 5. Significance. Contents: Subject-Matter of Meiosis Types of Meiosis Meiocytes Process of Meiosis Significance of Meiosis 1. Subject-Matter of Meiosis: In the sexually reproducing organism two sex cells or gametes containing haploid [...]