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What is the main constituent of the cytoplasm?
What is the main constituent of the cytoplasm?
- Fluid containing only dissolved solutes
- Water and pigment granules
- Dissolved solutes and stored nutrients
- Fluid and organelles except the nucleus (correct)
What does the cytoplasm contain besides organelles?
What does the cytoplasm contain besides organelles?
- Fluid with dissolved solutes (correct)
- Water and pigment granules
- Only stored nutrients
- Fluid containing only water
What lies between the cell membrane and the nucleus membrane?
What lies between the cell membrane and the nucleus membrane?
- Cytosol (correct)
- Dissolved solutes
- Stored nutrients
- Pigment granules
What is the main component of the cytoplasm?
What is the main component of the cytoplasm?
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What lies internal to the plasma membrane and external to the nucleus?
What lies internal to the plasma membrane and external to the nucleus?
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What is the cytosol?
What is the cytosol?
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Study Notes
Cytoplasm Composition
- The main constituent of the cytoplasm is cytosol, a gel-like substance that fills the interior of the cell.
- The cytoplasm contains not only organelles but also a variety of other components such as ions, molecules, and macromolecules essential for cellular processes.
Cellular Structure Context
- The area that lies between the cell membrane and the nucleus membrane is known as the cytoplasm, where many biochemical activities occur.
- Internal to the plasma membrane and external to the nucleus is the cytoplasm, which helps to maintain cell structure and support organelles.
Definition and Function of Cytosol
- Cytosol is the aqueous portion of the cytoplasm, excluding organelles and other insoluble materials, playing a crucial role in metabolic activities and transportation within the cell.
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