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3.2 describe homogenisation as a process that breaks up cells and allows study of cell fractions, suspensions and solutions
describe homogenisation as a process that breaks up cells and allows study of cell fractions, suspensions and solutions
- Although electron microscopes have allowed detailed pictures of cell organelles, in order to study reactions it is necessary to isolate components of cells. The first step in isolating cell components is to break the cell membrane without destroying the internal parts. This is done by sonication (exposure to high frequency sound) or grinding in a blender (homogenisation).