Cytoplasm: The Cell's Interior

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Which of the following best describes the cytoplasm of a cell?

  • The site of energy conversion within the cell (mitochondria).
  • All cellular contents excluding the nucleus. (correct)
  • The genetic material (DNA and RNA) within the nucleus.
  • The fluid that fills the cell and suspends organelles.

What is the primary function of the Golgi body (Golgi apparatus)?

  • Breaking down old cell structures and endocytosed material.
  • Synthesizing proteins from RNA templates.
  • Generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration.
  • Processing, packaging, and distributing macromolecules. (correct)

Which cellular structure is responsible for the process of translation?

  • Lysosomes
  • Vesicles
  • Peroxisomes
  • Ribosomes (correct)

What role does the cytoskeleton play in a cell?

<p>Maintaining cell shape and facilitating intracellular transport. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelles are primarily involved in the breakdown and recycling of cellular materials?

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What components, besides the nucleus, are contained within the cell membrane and constitute the cytoplasm?

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Who is credited with the discovery of the cytoplasm, and in what year did this discovery take place?

<p>George E Palade, Albert Claude, and Christian de Duve in 1835 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary roles does the cytoplasm play in cell function?

<p>Transport, structure maintenance, protection, storage, and metabolic processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the cytoplasm's gel-like nature contribute to cell function?

<p>It provides a balance of fluidity for transport and stability for structure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do vesicles and the cytoskeleton play in cytoplasmic transport?

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Flashcards

Cytoplasm

The material within a cell, excluding the nucleus.

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell performing various functions.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)

Part of the ER with ribosomes, site of protein synthesis.

Golgi Body

Organelle responsible for packaging and shipping macromolecules.

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Mitochondria

Organelles that convert energy into usable forms for the cell.

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Cytosol

The fluid portion of the cytoplasm, primarily composed of water, where organelles are suspended and metabolic processes occur.

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Cytoskeleton

A network of protein fibers in the cytoplasm that provides structural support and facilitates transport within the cell.

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Cytoplasmic Inclusions

Materials and molecules that enter the cell, stored in vesicles or vacuoles within the cytoplasm.

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Functions of Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm plays key roles in transport, maintaining cell structure, protection, storage, and metabolic processes.

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Study Notes

Cytoplasm: The Cell's Interior

  • Definition: Cytoplasm is everything inside a cell membrane, excluding the nucleus.
  • Etymology: Derived from "cyto" (cell) and "plasm" (molded/formed).
  • Discovery: First used by Rudolph von Kolliker (1863); discovered in its entirety by George E Palade, Albert Claude, and Christian de Duve (1835).
  • Structure: Consists of cytosol, organelles (excluding the nucleus), cytoskeleton, and cytoplasmic inclusions.
  • Cytosol: The fluid portion, mainly water, containing dissolved ions and the site of metabolic reactions.
  • Organelles: Structures specialized for specific tasks within the cell (e.g., nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body, mitochondria, lysosomes, peroxisomes).
  • Cytoskeleton: Fiber-like framework maintaining cell shape, providing support, and enabling intracellular transport.
  • Cytoplasmic Inclusions: Vesicles, vacuoles, or other molecules/materials stored within the cytoplasm.

Cytoplasm Functions

  • Transport: Vesicles and cytoskeleton facilitate movement of molecules throughout the cell.
  • Shape and Structure Maintenance: Cytosol and cytoskeleton maintain cellular volume and shape.
  • Protection: The gel-like nature of the cytoplasm protects organelles from damage.
  • Storage: Stores water, macromolecules, and ions.
  • Metabolism: Site of diverse metabolic reactions including glycolysis—a vital component of cellular respiration.

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