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Cell biology notes on Golgi appratus

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                                       Golgi  Complex The Golgi body is a membrane-bound organelle found in all the eukaryotic cells except RBCs. They remain scattered in the cytoplasm and called dictyosomes but in an animal cell they are localized. Camello Golgi in the year 1898 discovered it from the nerve cell of the cat and named it Golgi after discovery. It plays a significant role in the synthesis of large molecules of complex carbohydrates. Golgi Complex is also known by another name Lipchondria, Idiosome, Dalton Complex, and Golgi Apparatus. Also, refer - Golgi body Role Of Golgi Complex  -   Golgi Complex is responsible for transporting and packaging of protein & lipid molecules into vesicles for delivery to the target destination.   Origin -  It is believed that Golgi Body arises from the vesicle of the endoplasmic reticulum....

What Are Chromosomes? Definition, Function, and Structure

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                                          Chromosome Chromosomes are thread-like structures found inside the nucleus of every cell. These structures play a crucial role in heredity , which is why they are often called the carriers of heredity . The word “Chromosome” comes from two Greek words: Chroma – meaning color Soma – meaning body Chromosomes are usually present in pairs , and their number varies among different organisms : Humans have 23 pairs (46 chromosomes) Elephants have 28 pairs Cats have 19 pairs These chromosomes carry genetic material in the form of DNA , which is passed on from one generation to the next. Structure Of Chromosomes -   In 1888 W. Waldeyer called  this thread like structure a Chromosome as they could be stained with the help of stains like acetocarmine , acetoorcein etc . The structure of chromosome are c...