Ultrastructure
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Ultrastructure
Ultrastructure (pronounced: /ˈʌltrəˌstrʌktʃər/) is a term used in biology to denote the fine detail, down to the molecular level, of a biological specimen observed by electron microscopy.
Etymology
The term "ultrastructure" is derived from the Latin word "ultra" which means "beyond", and the English word "structure". It refers to the structures that are beyond the resolution of the light microscope.
Related Terms
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms. Ultrastructure is used to study the detailed structure of cells.
- Electron Microscopy: A technique used in biotechnology for obtaining high resolution images of biological and non-biological specimens. It is used to observe the ultrastructure of specimens.
- Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life. Ultrastructure provides detailed information about these macromolecules.
- Cytology: The study of cells at the microscopic level. Ultrastructure is a key aspect of cytology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ultrastructure
- Wikipedia's article - Ultrastructure
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