CYTOPLASM PRESENTATION

Brianna Nolen

Defintion

The cytoplasm is a gel like substance that is composed mainly with water.

Consist of  all of the contents outside of the nucleus and enclosed within the cell membrane of a cell.

A site where most cell activities are being carried out.

Location and Function

Located inside the cell membrane surrounding the nuclear envelope and the cytoplasmic organelles.

A solid structure that acts as a fence  to hold together the organelles within the cytoplasm.

Consist of…

The cytoplasm is divided into: Cytosol~ the main substance

of the cytoplasm. 90% solutes and water

Ex. Fatty Acids, sugars, amino acids, enzymes, nucleotides, and ATP.

Organelles~ the permanent component of the cytoplasm.

Structure in the cell that carry out specialized functions.

Ex. Mitochondrion, lysosomes, chloroplast

Inclusion~ the time components of the cytoplasm

Are stored nutrients, secondary products, and pigment graduals.

Ex. Water containing vacuoles.

FACT!!

The function of the cytoplasm and the organelles which sit in it, are critical the cell's survival!