What is Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm• Jelly-like fluid • Occupies space• Structure

• Cytosol– Cytoskeleton filament– Organic molecules– Salt & water

Cytoplasm contains

• Organelles– Mitochondria– Endoplasmic– Recticulum– Lysomes– Golgi apparatus

Cytoplasm function

• Cell growth takes place.

• Stores fixed chemicals for vital reactions to take place in the cytoplasm.

• Exchange chemicals between organelles.

• A medium for organelles

No known disorder or Diseases!

• But discoveries about cell processes may help research on cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, and Fragile X syndrome

Skinner Question # 1

What is cytoplasm most important feature in a cell?

a. Occupies space

b. Supports internal structure

c. Stores chemicals for metabolic reactions

d. Holds organelles in place

e. All of the above

Skinner Question # 2

Cytosol is mainly consist ofa. Cytoskeleton, organic molecules, salt& water

b. Cytoskeleton, Protein, glycogen, Lipids

c. Enzymes, salt & water, fatty & amino acids

d. All of the above

e. None of the above