ssDNA vs dsDNA The DNA molecules are not always double stranded helical structures, sometimes they occur in single stranded form called ssDNA. In 1959 Robert Sinsheimer discovered a unique bacteriophage called φX 174 (which infect Escherichia coli) with single stranded DNA as its genetic material. Even though the chemical composition […]
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Difference between Necrosis and Apoptosis: A Comparison Table
Apoptosis vs Necrosis Apoptosis and Necrosis Apoptosis and Necrosis are two types of cell death occur in organisms. The cells undergo death when the cell death becomes necessary as a part of developmental process or they fail to adapt to injuries. Both these types of cell deaths differ in their […]
Continue ReadingNucleosome Model of Chromosomes in Eukaryotes (Short Notes)
Does the DNA really need to FOLD inside the nucleus? A diploid human cell contains approximately 6.4 billion base pairs. These 6.4 billion base pairs are distributed in our 23 pairs (2n = 46) of chromosomes. We know that each chromosome contain a single linear segment of DNA. According to Watson […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingKaryotype 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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