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.
Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth’s materials (e.g., processes of crystallization, heating and cooling, weathering, deformation, and sedimentation).