T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Freeze fracture reveals the internal structure of a mast cell (TEM). Although it appears markedly different than an ultrathin section, the similar morphology can still be recognized between these two techniques.
Examine the morphology of the following structures:
Nucleus - most of the nucleus is missing because the fracture passed through a nuclear membrane on the underside of the nucleus.