GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
A
Stores water and mineral ions
B
It holds all the organelles in place
C
Controls what enters and leaves the cell
D
Supports the cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cytoplasm is home to many activities of the cell as it contains molecules, enzymes that are crucial in the break down of the waste. The cytoplasm also assists in metabolic activities. Cytoplasm provides shape to the cell. It fills up the cells thus enabling the organelles to remain in their position.

Detailed explanation-2: -Function of cytoplasm The cytoplasm is an integral part of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and functions to house and maintain an optimal environment for the cellular organelles. Organelles of cytoplasm carry out complex metabolic reactions which include protein synthesis and energy production.

Detailed explanation-3: -As its name suggests, the cytoskeleton is like a cellular “skeleton.” It helps the cell maintain its shape and also helps to hold cell structures such as organelles in place within the cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cytoplasm is responsible for maintaining cell shape. Products of cellular respiration and the genetic material of the cell are present in the cytoplasm. Cytoplasm acts as the medium for the movement of molecules between the organelles. Cytoplasm contains the ions that help maintain osmotic balance inside the cell.

Detailed explanation-5: -The structure of the cytoplasm is gel-like in consistency. It contains organelles, structures and cytoplasmic inclusions. Its function is to transport, maintain cell shape and structure, protect, store macromolecules and act as the host to metabolic processes.

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