microfilaments

Cytoskeleton and Its Components

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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

Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell

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S.N Prokaryotic cell Eukaryotic cell 1. An organized nucleus is absent. An organized nucleus is present. 2. Nucleus is represented by packed mass of DNA fibres, which lacks nuclear membrane and nucleoli. It contains chromatin network, nuclear membrane and nucleoli. 3. DNA is naked i.e. it lacks protein association. DNA is covered with histone proteins … Read more