Cyclosis (Noun)
Meaning
The circulation of cytoplasm within a cell.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Cyclosis is a type of movement in plant cells where the cytoplasm circulates from one part of the cell to another.
- In the absence of significant external stimuli, cyclosis allows for the constant mixing and distribution of nutrients, organelles, and waste products throughout a cell.
- Cyclosis is responsible for a range of critical cellular activities, including the movement of certain organelles such as chloroplasts in plant cells to optimize photosynthesis.
- The circulatory movement of cyclosis in a cell plays a crucial role in the overall growth, development, and response to environmental changes.
- Cyclosis, a vital function in plants, promotes the distribution of chemical signals and helps regulate the cell's internal metabolic processes.