The Folding Mystery of Chromosomes The chromosomes of eukaryotic organisms are a complex structural organization of DNA and proteins. The exact structural organization of proteins and DNA to form the chromatin material (or chromosomes during cell division) is a curious question in the scientific community. This curiosity becomes a wonder […]
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Karyotype and Idiogram: Definition and Importance of Karyotype Test (Karyotyping) in Human
What is a Karyotype? All species are characterized by a set of chromosomes to carry their genetic information. The chromosomal composition of each species has a number of characteristics. The Karyotype is a set of characteristics that identifies and describes a particular set of chromosome. These characteristics which are described […]
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Classification of Chromosomes based on Position of Centromere and Length of Chromosomal Arms
The size and shape of the chromosomes are variable in the different phases of cell cycle. Chromosomes in the interphase of cell appear as thin, coiled, elastic and thread-like structures. This thread-like stainable interphase chromosome is called chromatin. During the mitotic or meiotic cell division, the chromatin materials become thicker […]
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DBT BET JRF Exam 2017 Model Questions with Answer Key and Explanations Part 1
DBT BET JRF Exam, 2017 Model Question Paper with Answer Key and Explanations (Biology / Life Sciences MCQ: Multiple Choice Questions) (1). _____ can serve as an alternative to ethidium bromide to stain DNA for detection on gels a. Mitomycin C b. Acridine orange c. SYBR Green I d. Acriflavine […]
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Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer Exam 2017 Model Question Paper 3/3
Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer / Assistant Professor Model Question Paper 2017 Part 3/3 Model/Sample Question Paper of Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer/Assistant Professor Recruitment Examination to be conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission Question for the appointment of Botany Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Government Colleges of Kerala under the Directorate of Collegiate […]
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