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What is the main component of the cytoplasm?
The main components of the cytoplasm are the cytosol (a gel-like substance), the organelles, and various cytoplasmic inclusions.
What is the submicroscopic ground cell substance that remains after the exclusion of cell organelles and particles?
The submicroscopic ground cell substance is groundplasm.
What are some of the larger organelles suspended in the hyaloplasm of the cytoplasm?
The larger organelles suspended in the hyaloplasm of the cytoplasm include ribosomes, mitochondria, plant plastids, lipid droplets, and vacuoles.
What are some cellular activities that take place within the cytoplasm?
Many cellular activities take place within the cytoplasm, such as metabolic pathways (e.g., glycolysis, photosynthesis), and processes such as cell division.
What is the movement of the cytoplasm around vacuoles known as in plants?
The movement of the cytoplasm around vacuoles in plants is known as cytoplasmic streaming.
Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz on the cytoplasm and its components. Challenge yourself with questions about cytosol, organelles, and other key elements found within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.
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