General Anatomy · Multiple Systems · Easy

Cytoplasm

Meaning: The jelly-like substance filling a cell, surrounding the nucleus and holding the organelles.

In practice: Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm before the products enter the mitochondria.

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