Question

The main arena of various types of activities of a cell is

• A. Plasma membrane
• B. Mitochondria
• C. Nucleus
• D. Cytoplasm

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Cytoplasm

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option:

1. In both plant and animal cells, the cytoplasm serves as the primary area for cellular processes.
2. It contains every organelle involved in the various processes and moves the products from one organelle to another via cytoplasm.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. A cell is protected by its cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane.
2. Additionally, it offers a stable environment inside the cell.

Option B:

The creation of ATP, intracellular Ca²⁺ signaling, and the production of reactive oxygen species are only a few of the many cellular functions that depend on mitochondria.

Option C:

The nucleus carries the genes, and structures that hold the genetic information, and controls and regulates the functions of the cell (such as growth and metabolism).

Final answer:

The main arena of various types of activities of a cell is the cytoplasm.