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Topic : Significance of Meiosis
Meiosis is essential for maintaining the chromosome number in sexually reproducing organisms across generations. Although it reduces the chromosome number by half,
Sub Topic : Meiosis — II
Overview Meiosis II is initiated immediately after cytokinesis of Meiosis I. It resembles mitosis in its process. Results in the
Sub — Sub Topic : Cytokinesis — I
Cytokinesis I is the final step of Meiosis I, where the cytoplasm divides, forming two haploid daughter cells. In animal cells, a cleavage furrow develops, which
Sub Topic : Microbodies
Definition: Minute, membrane-bound vesicles found in both plant and animal cells. Contain various enzymes necessary for cellular processes. Characteristics: Enclosed
Sub Topic : Nucleus
Discovery: First described by Robert Brown in 1831. The material in the nucleus stained by basic dyes was named chromatin
Sub Topic : Centrosome And Centrioles
Centrosome: An organelle usually containing two cylindrical structures called centrioles. Surrounded by amorphous pericentriolar material. Plays a key role in
Sub Topic : Cilia And Flagella
Definition & Structure: Hair-like outgrowths of the cell membrane. Two types: Cilia: Small structures. Function like oars to move the
Sub Topic : Cytoskeleton
Definition: A complex network of filamentous, proteinaceous structures present in the cytoplasm. Composed of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments. Components:
Sub Topic : Ribosomes
Discovery: Observed as dense particles under an electron microscope by George Palade in 1953. Granular structures composed of ribonucleic acid