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BASIC STRUCTURE OF A CELL

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Every cell has three important structures . The nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane. THE NUCLEUS : The dark circular spot present inside the cell is called nucleus. It controks all the functions of cell hence it is called " control room of cell". It has genetic material either DNA or RNA which helps in passing the characters from parents to offsprings. The nucleus also plays a major role in cell division. The membrane covering the nucleus is caller nuclear membrane. The fluid present inside the nucleus is called nucleoplasm. Based on the presence or absence of nucleus ,the cells can be of two types:  PROKARYOTIC CEL L:  The cells which do not have membrane bound nucleus are called prokaryotic cells Such organisms are called prokaryotes . Ex: Bacteria, cyanobacteria , blue green algae etc. EUKARYOTIC CELLS:  The cells which has membrane bound nucleus are called eukaryotic cells . Such organisms are called eukaryotes . Ex: All higher plants and animals. Few exceptions are ...

Importance of Bananas for athletes

Bananas are easy and quick to eat, that’s why they’re a hit with sportspeople, before, during, and after sport. A banana smoothie with its protein and carbs, is the perfect energy boost. But there’s a lot more to bananas than just carbs and protein. They also provide the body with vitamin B6, folate, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C, and there’s absolutely no fat. The best banana for any athlete is one starting to spot. This is because a lot of the starch has broken down to natural sugars, making it both sweeter and quicker to digest. The sugars can then readily replace the glycogen stores in the muscle and the glucose burned during an event. IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS IN BANANAS Carbohydrate Bananas have long been a favourite with athletes and active people. That’s because the carbohydrate in a banana becomes glucose in the blood providing an excellent source of long lasting muscle energy. The carbohydrate will also help replace muscle fuel stores after exercise and that makes bananas a gr...