Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cytoplasm
noun
/ˈsaɪtəˌplæzəm/
Definition
The cytoplasm is the thick, gel-like fluid that fills the interior of a cell and surrounds the organelles.
Examples
- The cytoplasm contains many essential substances that are crucial for cellular function.
- In animal cells, the cytoplasm surrounds the nucleus and is where most metabolic processes happen.
- Plant cells have a cytoplasm that interacts with chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
Meaning
It is the area between the cell membrane and the nucleus, where various cellular processes occur.
Synonyms
- Cell sap
- Cytosol
- Protoplasm
