Histochemistry

Name:
Histochemistry
Detailed information:
A branch of biochemistry devoted to the study of the chemical composition and structure of animal and plant tissues. It involves the use of microscopic, X-ray diffraction, and radioactive tracer techniques in examining the cellular composition and structure of bones, blood, muscle, and other animal and vegetable tissues. It is also applied to study of the action of herbicides, defoliants, etc.See Cytochemistry.