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Animal Cell- Definition, Structure, Parts, Functions and Diagram

July 25, 2020February 15, 2020 by Faith Mokobi

Definition of animal cell Animals are a large group of diverse living organisms that make up to three-quarters of all species on earth. With their ability to move, to respond to stimuli, respond to environmental changes and adapt to different modes of feeding defense mechanisms and reproduction, all these mechanisms are enhanced by their constituent elements in the body. However, …

Microvilli- Definition, Structure, Functions and Diagram

February 9, 2020March 29, 2019 by Sagar Aryal

Microvilli Definition Microvilli, in the most simplistic terms, are tiny little microscopic projections that exist in, on, and around cells. They can exist on their own or in conjunction with villi (projections of some mucous membranes, most specifically of the small intestine, which are tiny folds that project out like numerous fingers). On each of the villi, there are even …