The Board of Postgraduate Studies(University of Embu, 2017-05-25)
The First Annual Postgraduate Seminar of the University of Embu was held at the University’s Charter Hall on 25th May 2017. The one day seminar brought together thirty-five members of academic staff, one external supervisor ...
HIV & AIDS Prevention Committee, University of Embu(University of Embu, 2017-06-06)
2nd HIV and AIDS Prevention Campaign and Wellness Clinics Held in University of Embu on 6th June, 2017 Report organized by
HIV & AIDS Prevention Committee
University of Embu
Overview
Cell Surface components;
a) Cell wall / Glycocalyx
b) Cell membrane.
Functions of cell surface are;
a) Boundary that surrounds and protects the cell.
b) Regulation of the flow of materials into and out of ...
Objectives
a) Explain how cell combine to form massive structures
b) Explain how cells assemble
Physical cellular traits
i) cells are small
ii) deformable
iii) motile objects
iv) filled with an aqueous medium
v) ...
Definition
Cell signaling is part of a complex system of communication that governs basic cellular activities and coordinates cell actions. The ability of cells to perceive and correctly respond to their microenvironment ...
CYTOPLASMIC MICROTUBULE
Cytoplasmic microtubules are loosely organized.
THE CYTOSKELETON
This is a network of interconnected fibres and filaments found in cell sap, that together impart an architectural framework of the cell.
Cell cycle is the period which begins when two new cells are formed by the division of parental cell and ends when one of the cells (daughter cells) then divide to form two new cells
SPHEROSOMES AND RELATED VACUOLES IN PLANTS.
9.1.1 Definition and properties
i) Spherosomes: are small membrane enclosed vesicles found in plants. They Resemble lysosome in animals.
ii) Measure between 0.5 – 1.0 μm in ...
Lysosome are hydrolytic particles – first named lysosomes by deDuve in 1955.
ii) They were first observed in a electronic microscope by Alex Noyikoff.
iii) Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes (lysosomes and enzymes) ...
It was Discovered by Italian Cytologist – Camillo Golgi in 1898. Are found in plant and animal cells.
Number of golgi apparatus depends on the functions of the cell.