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An overview of cell
Concepts tested here
- Cytoplasm
All Questions
2010 AIPMT-PRE 1 question
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The main arena of various types of activities of a cell isThe semi-fluid matrix that occupies the volume of the cell is called the cytoplasm.
NCERT states: 'The cytoplasm is the main arena of cellular activities in both the plant and animal cells. Various chemical reactions occur in it to keep the cell in the living state.'
The nucleus controls the activities, the plasma membrane regulates exchange with the surroundings and the mitochondrion is the site of aerobic respiration only.
Hence the main arena of the various activities of a cell is the cytoplasm.