The cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that fills the interior of a cell. It is made up of water, salts, and organic molecules such as proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. The cytoplasm plays a key role in supporting the internal structures of the cell and facilitating various cellular processes.
Understanding the cytoplasm is essential for grasping the fundamental processes that occur within a cell and its significance in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.