Question

Mention the functions of Cytoplasm.

Answer 1

• Cytoplasm is the site of many biochemical reactions that are vital and crucial for maintaining life.
  
• The cytoplasm is the place where the cell expands and growth of the cell takes place.
  
• The cytoplasm provides a medium for the organelles to remain suspended.
  
• The cytoskeleton of the cytoplasm provides shape to the cell and it also facilitates movement.
  
• It also aids in the movement of the different cellular elements.
  
• The enzymes in the cytoplasm metabolize the macromolecules into small parts so that it can be easily available for the other cellular organelles like mitochondria.
  
• The cytoplasm is a means of transport for genetic material.
  
• cytoplasm acts as a buffer and protects the genetic material of the cell and also the cellular organelles from damage caused due to movement and collision with other cells.
  
• The cytoplasmic organelles are specialized structures that haves its own functions like cellular respiration, protein synthesis, etc.