The cytosol
A) is a static region of the cell.
B) contains DNA.
C) is composed largely of water and dissolved molecules.
D) supports the cell and determines its shape.
E) chemically modifies proteins and other molecules.

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The cytosol is composed largely of water and dissolved molecules, including ions, enzymes, and transport proteins. It is constantly changing and dynamic, rather than a static region of the cell. DNA is not typically found in the cytosol, as it is housed in the nucleus or mitochondria. While the cytoskeleton does support the cell and determine its shape, this is not the main function of the cytosol. Finally, the cytosol does not chemically modify proteins and other molecules - this function is typically carried out by organelles such as the endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus.

The Cytosol