Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Cytosol

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes cytosol?
A) The term encompasses all material inside the cell.
B) It is the fluid content inside the cell.
C) It contains much less protein than the extracellular fluid.
D) It contains large amounts of carbohydrates.
E) It is composed of the intracellular structures known as organelles.

Accepted Answer

Cytosol is the fluid content inside a cell, which includes water, ions, and various biomolecules such as proteins and carbohydrates. It does not include the intracellular structures (organelles), which are suspended within the cytosol.