cytoplasm
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The jelly-like substance inside a cell, surrounding the nucleus and containing the other cell structures.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ supports the organelles floating within a cell."
Answer: cytoplasm
In your own words, what does "cytoplasm" mean?
The jelly-like substance inside a cell, surrounding the nucleus and containing the other cell structures.
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