Vocabulary Term Details

Cytoplasm

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytoplasm)

The cytoplasm is the gel-like substance residing within the cell membrane holding all the cell's internal sub-structures (called organelles), outside the nucleus. All the contents of the cells of prokaryote organisms (such as bacteria, which lack a cell nucleus) are contained within the cytoplasm. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Cell components
N/ACytoplasmic organelles
Protoplasm

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Approved Date
03-Jan-2013

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