Cytoplasm - Practice Questions & MCQ

The Cytoplasm

• The cytoplasm is the jelly-like base of the cell that is present between the plasma membrane and nucleus. 

• It is composed of 70-80% water and proteins. 

• The cell organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm. 

• The term ‘cytosol’ is used to denote the part of cytoplasm which is free of organelles. 

• The term ‘protoplasm’ denotes the essential physical basis of the cell. It is composed of the plasma membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus.