Structural Components
- The structural components of the cytoplasm consist of organelles, inclusions, and the cytoskeleton.
- Metabolically active organelles use enzymes, membranes, ribonucleic acid, or energy-dependent processes to perform cell functions.
- The plasma membrane is an organelle-like boundary that encloses the cell and separates the cytoplasm from adjacent structures.
- Membrane-bound organelles are surrounded by biological membranes that create specialized internal compartments.
- Nonmembranous organelles lack a surrounding membrane but still perform organized cellular functions.
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