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what is a function of cytoplasm?
○ making new organelles for the cell
○ controlling all the cells functions
○ supporting the activities of structures that help keep the cell alive
○ making food for the cell
Brief Explanations
- Making new organelles is typically done by specific organelles like the nucleolus or endoplasmic reticulum, not the cytoplasm.
- Controlling all cell functions is the role of the nucleus (or nucleoid in prokaryotes), not the cytoplasm.
- The cytoplasm is a gel-like matrix that holds all cell organelles in place and provides a medium for the biochemical reactions of these vital structures to occur, supporting their life-sustaining activities.
- Making food for the cell is the function of chloroplasts (in photosynthetic organisms), not the cytoplasm.
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supporting the activities of structures that help keep the cell alive