LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
To understand how different cell components can be separated and isolated for further studies.
Cell fractionation is the disruption of a cell and separation of its organelles by differential centrifugation.
The separation of organelles is based on size and density. Larger and denser organelles pellet at lower centrifugal forces.
👁️🗨️Watch the video that describes and explains how cell fractionation (involving two main steps - homogenization and ultracentrifugation) is done.
What are the conditions that the cells must be in before they are broken apart?