Question

which of the following is a substance that is found between the cell membrane and the nucleus, which primarily consists of water and holds organelles?
a. mitochondria
b. chloroplast
c. cell membrane
d. cytoplasm

Explanation:

• Option A: Mitochondria are organelles (powerhouses of the cell), not the substance holding organelles.
• Option B: Chloroplasts are organelles (in plant cells for photosynthesis), not the substance in question.
• Option C: The cell membrane is a structure surrounding the cell, not the substance between the membrane and nucleus holding organelles.
• Option D: Cytoplasm is the jelly - like substance between the cell membrane and nucleus, mainly water - based, and it holds organelles.

Answer:

D. cytoplasm