Question
The cytoplasm is responsible for holding the components of the cell and protecting them from damage. What other functions does cytoplasm have?
Multiple select question.
produces ribosomes
stores the molecules required for cellular processes
powers the cell
gives the cell its shape
Multiple select question.
produces ribosomes
stores the molecules required for cellular processes
powers the cell
gives the cell its shape
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
The cytoplasm has several important functions in addition to holding and protecting the cell's components. From the options you provided, the following functions are correct:
- **Stores the molecules required for cellular processes**: The cytoplasm contains various molecules, such as enzymes, nutrients, and ions, that are essential for metabolic processes within the cell.
- **Gives the cell its shape**: The cytoplasm helps maintain the cell's shape and provides structural support through the cytoskeleton, which is a network of fibers.
However, the following statements are not accurate in describing the functions of the cytoplasm:
- **Produces ribosomes**: Ribosomes are produced in the nucleolus (a part of the nucleus), not in the cytoplasm.
- **Powers the cell**: While the cytoplasm contains organelles such as mitochondria that generate energy, the cytoplasm itself does not directly "power" the cell.
In summary, the correct functions of cytoplasm from your list are "stores the molecules required for cellular processes" and "gives the cell its shape."
- **Stores the molecules required for cellular processes**: The cytoplasm contains various molecules, such as enzymes, nutrients, and ions, that are essential for metabolic processes within the cell.
- **Gives the cell its shape**: The cytoplasm helps maintain the cell's shape and provides structural support through the cytoskeleton, which is a network of fibers.
However, the following statements are not accurate in describing the functions of the cytoplasm:
- **Produces ribosomes**: Ribosomes are produced in the nucleolus (a part of the nucleus), not in the cytoplasm.
- **Powers the cell**: While the cytoplasm contains organelles such as mitochondria that generate energy, the cytoplasm itself does not directly "power" the cell.
In summary, the correct functions of cytoplasm from your list are "stores the molecules required for cellular processes" and "gives the cell its shape."