All of the components of a eukaryotic cell outside of the cell nucleus are referred to as cytoplasm. The primary components present in the cytoplasm are as follows:

• Cytosol, a gel-like fluid
• Organelles
• Numerous cytoplasmic inclusions.

Cytosol: The area of the cytoplasm not filled by an organelle is the cytosol. It primarily consists of salt, water, organic molecules, and filaments from the cytoskeleton. Other cytoplasmic components are suspended in this gelatinous fluid.

Organelles: Cellular organelles, including the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, and chloroplasts in plant cells, are some of the cell components suspended in the cytoplasm. Organelles are membrane-bound tiny organs. They are housed inside the cell and carry out specific tasks essential for the cell to survive.

Cytoplasmic Inclusions: The cytoplasmic inclusions are composed of several insoluble particles suspended in the cytosol. They may store energy and granules of starch and glycogen. Various cell types have different inclusions.

Related Links:

• Cytoplasm – Structure and Function
• Difference between Cytoplasm and Protoplasm

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