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Cytoplasm and its Functions

Cytoplasm and its Functions
The intracellular cell content that posses both soluble and insoluble constituents is called cytoplasm.

Cytoplasm

The intracellular cell content that posses both soluble and insoluble constituents is called cytoplasm.

Cytosol

The soluble liquid portion of the cytoplasm is known as cytosol in which the organelles are bathed. Cytosol is also known as cell sap. Cell sap contains water, proteins, lipids and numerous other solutes and is highly viscous (Fig.1.10).


Functions

Some important metabolic processes occur in the cytosol are glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, activation of amino acids and biosynthesis of fatty acids.

 

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