cytoplasm
Cytoplasm generally excludes the nucleus. This topic is part of Cell Biology within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
cytoplasm trivia questions
Cytoplasm fills much of the space inside what?
Answer: Cell
Bonus fact: It includes cytosol and suspended structures.
The jelly-like fluid portion of cytoplasm is called what?
Answer: Cytosol
Bonus fact: Many metabolic reactions occur in cytosol.
In eukaryotic cells, is the nucleus considered part of the cytoplasm?
Answer: No
Bonus fact: Cytoplasm generally excludes the nucleus.
What temporary extensions does an amoeba use for movement and feeding?
Answer: Pseudopods
Bonus fact: Pseudopods are flowing extensions of cytoplasm.
Which cellular structures translate messenger RNA to make proteins?
Answer: Ribosomes
Bonus fact: The nucleolus assembles ribosomal subunits, which then travel out of the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
Where are ribosomes found in cells?
Answer: Free in cytoplasm and attached to rough ER
Bonus fact: Their location reflects the proteins they are making.