Cytosol (Noun)
Meaning
The aqueous part of the cytoplasm within which various particles and organelles are suspended.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cytosol is the medium in which many of the cell's metabolic reactions occur, including glycolysis and protein synthesis.
- Cytosol is the region between the cell membrane and the nuclear envelope where various organelles are suspended.
- Proteins and other molecules dissolved in the cytosol can diffuse freely throughout the cell.
- The cytosol contains various ions, sugars, and amino acids that are essential for cellular functions.
- Enzymes and other proteins are often found in the cytosol, where they can interact with other molecules and participate in metabolic pathways.