adjective
- of, relating to, or contained in the cytoplasm of a cell
Usage: technical; used in biology and cell science
Examples
- The cytoplasmic membrane surrounds the cell's interior.
- Cytoplasmic proteins play a crucial role in cellular metabolism.
- Mitochondria are cytoplasmic organelles found in most eukaryotic cells.
- The cytoplasmic inheritance of chloroplasts differs from nuclear inheritance.
- Cytoplasmic streaming helps distribute nutrients throughout the cell.