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Budding yeast cell
Budding yeast cell. Computer artwork of asection through a yeast ( Candida albicans )cell that is reproducing asexually. A daughtercell (top left) is budding from the parent cell. Amitochondrion (red) and other cellular componentsare moving into the daughter cell alongcytoskeletal filaments (yellow). Mitochondriaproduce the cells energy, while the cytoskeletongives it its shape. The nucleus (purple) containsthe cells genetic information. Inside the nucleusis the nucleolus (round), which synthesisesribosomal ribonucleic acid (RNA). The outersurface of the cell wall is covered with fimbriae, which attach the cell to other cells and aidmovement. C. albicans causes the diseasethrush
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This print showcases the intricate world of a budding yeast cell, offering a glimpse into the fascinating realm of biology. The computer artwork beautifully depicts a section through a Candida albicans yeast cell as it reproduces asexually. At the heart of this image is the parent cell, from which a daughter cell emerges in an elegant process known as budding. Vibrant colors bring to life various cellular components that play crucial roles in sustaining life. The mitochondrion, depicted in striking red, serves as the powerhouse for energy production within the cell. Meanwhile, yellow cytoskeletal filaments guide and shape its form. The nucleus takes center stage with its regal purple hue, housing vital genetic information essential for cellular functions. Within this nucleus lies the nucleolus—a round structure responsible for synthesizing ribosomal ribonucleic acid (RNA), crucial for protein synthesis. Delicate fimbriae adorn the outer surface of this fungal organism's cell wall, facilitating attachment to other cells and aiding movement—an intriguing adaptation observed in C. albicans. Through this extraordinary visual representation created by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into both microscopic details and broader biological concepts such as pathogenicity and reproduction methods employed by fungi like C. albicans—shedding light on their impact on human health and our understanding of nature itself.
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