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Description

Figures 228 (upper) and 229 (lower) from Chapter 7 (Mitochondria) of 'The Cell, 2nd Ed.' by Don W. Fawcett M.D. A mitochondrion from rat adrenal tissue grown in vitro shows an unusually high number of DNA filaments (upper). Lower, DNA from disrupted Xenopus laevis oocyte mitochondria. Images by Arvi Kahri (upper) and Igor David (lower). A PDF copy of the accompanying chapter is available on the ASCB’s BioEDUCATE website.

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Rattus; Xenopus laevis
Cell Type: oocyte
Cellular Component: mitochondrion; mitochondrial chromosome

Biological Context

Biological Process: mitochondrial DNA replication

Attribution

Names: Arvi Kahri; Igor David
Published: ISBN 0721635849
Link: Fawcett's "The Cell" 2nd Ed.

Citation

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi:10.7295/W9CIL11408
Archival Resource Key (ARK): ark:/b7295/w9cil11408

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Imaging

Image Type: transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Image Mode: illumination by electrons; detection of electrons
Parameters Imaged: electron density
Source of Contrast: stain with broad specificity
Data Qualifiers: processed data

Sample Preparation

Methods: crosslinking-fixative fixed tissue; embedded tissue
Relation To Intact Cell: isolated subcellular component

Dimensions

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