The cytoplasm of the cell
A) contains fluid with dissolved solutes and suspended particles
B) contains organelles
C) contains the genetic material for the cell
D) acts as a barrier to the external environment
E) contains fluid with dissolved solutes and suspended particles AND contains organelles

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cytoplasm of the cell contains both fluid with dissolved solutes and suspended particles (such as proteins and enzymes) and organelles (such as mitochondria and ribosomes). It does not contain the genetic material for the cell (which is found in the nucleus) and does not act as a barrier to the external environment (which is the role of the cell membrane). Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

The Cytoplasm of the Cell