Cytoplasm


 
 
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Cytoplasm

It is a transparent, jelly-like fluid that fills up the part of the cell between the cell membrane and the nucleus. Several structures called organelles are embedded in the cytoplasm. These are mitochondria, golgi bodies, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, etc. These are called cell organelles. All the chemical reactions of cell occur in the cytoplasm. There are many small cytoplasmic bodies suspended in the cytoplasm. Functions of cytoplasm are:

  • It holds cells organelle in place
  • it gives shape to the cell
  • Most of the chemical reactions takes place in the cytoplasm.
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    Question : 1

    Centrosome is found in _________________

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Water like substance of the cell is known as ________________>

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) Cytoplasm s a transparent, jelly-like fluid that fills up the part of the cell between the cell membrane and the nucleus.

    (b) The mitochondria, golgi bodies, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, etc are called cell organelles.

    (c) Most of the chemical reactions takes place in the cytoplasm .

    Right Option : D
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