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Ultra Structure of An Animal Cell
Ultra Structure of An Animal Cell
Ultra Structure of An Animal Cell
In some parts chromatin appears to be densely packed- heterochromatin. In some parts chromatin appears loosely packed-Euchromatin. Nuclear pore allow the entry of molecules and the exit of mRNA. A small spherical body composed mainly of protein which is located in the nucleus nucleolus. It is the site of rRNA synthesis.
Mitochondria
Tiny rod like structures in the cytoplasm. They are the power house of the cell. Here energy is released through various biochemical reactions.. It is the site of aerobic stage of respiration. Have two membranes. Inner membrane has folds called cristae. This is the site of oxidative phosphorylation. The interior of the mitochondria is called matrix which contain enzymes.
Ribosome
Very minute structures having nearly 25nm in diameter. Do not have membrane. They are composed of protein and RNA. Some are found free in the cytoplasm. Some are attached to the surface of endoplasmic reticulum.
They have two sub units. Smaller subunit is made up of one rRNA and proteins. Larger subunits are made up of two rRNA and proteins. Function : site of protein synthesis (translation)
Structure of ribosome
Questions
(1)Explain how the inner membrane of mitochondria adapted to its function
(1) Describe two structural difference between the double membrane surrounding a mitochondrion and the double membrane surrounding a nucleus.