protoplasm
1 of 1noun/ˈproʊtəplæzəm/
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the substance inside the living cells of animals or plants
- Protoplasm is crucial for cellular activities, such as metabolism and growth.
- The cell's protoplasm is where most of the biochemical processes take place.
- Under the microscope, the protoplasm appeared as a gel-like substance within the cell membrane.
- During cell division, the protoplasm of the dividing cell is reorganized into two distinct parts.
- Protoplasm consists of the cytoplasm and the nucleus, which together perform vital functions in the cell.
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