Cytoplasm (Noun)
Meaning
The protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cell's cytoplasm was analyzed for changes in protein structure during cell division.
- Researchers used specialized dyes to stain and observe the contents of the cell's cytoplasm under a microscope.
- Within the cell, various organelles floated freely in the cytoplasm, carrying out specialized functions.
- Staining the cytoplasm with a specific protein dye helped the researchers to better understand cell signaling pathways.
- By isolating and analyzing the cytoplasm from other cell components, scientists can better comprehend cell behavior.