Karyoplasm (Noun)
Meaning
The protoplasm that constitutes the nucleus of a cell.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The karyoplasm in a eukaryotic cell contains most of the cell's genetic material.
- The study of the structure and function of karyoplasm has shed light on the mechanisms of cellular reproduction.
- The karyoplasm is enclosed within a double membrane structure known as the nuclear envelope.
- During cell division, the karyoplasm condenses into visible chromosomes.
- A disruption in the karyoplasm can lead to genetic mutations and potentially cause cancer.