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Cytoplasm

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance within a cell where all other cellular components are suspended and most cellular activities occur.

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