Cytoskeleton and Its Components

The cellular organelle present throughout the cytoplasm is called cytoskeleton. The shape of the cell is determined by it and also gives support to the cell. It is of varying sizes and is a complex network of structures. It also helps in the cellular movements and also gives response to the cell to external stimuli. … Read more

Platelets: Structure, Composition and Functions

Platelets also called thrombocytes are the formed elements of blood. They are small, non-nucleated colorless and moderately refractive bodies. They are considered to be the fragments of the cytoplasm being formed elements of blood. They are about 2.5µ (2 to 4µ) in diameter and 7.5 cu µ (7 to 8 cu µ) in volume. They … Read more

Proteins: types and functions

Introduction They are an integral part of protoplasm and hence are present in every living cell. They account for 14% part of living and 75% part of dead and dried animal body. These are the major components of the body and more important for anabolism than for catabolism. These are compounds of C, H and … Read more