Cytoplasmatisch

Cytoplasmatisch is a term used to describe matters relating to the cytoplasm of a cell. In cellular biology, the cytoplasm refers to the material within the cell membrane excluding the nucleus in eukaryotic cells. In prokaryotic cells, the cytoplasm encompasses the entire interior of the cell, including the region where genetic material resides.

The cytoplasm comprises cytosol, a gel-like aqueous solution, together with organelles such as mitochondria, chloroplasts (in plants and algae), the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, ribosomes, and cytoskeletal elements. It also contains various inclusions and vesicles. The distribution and composition of cytoplasmic components influence cell physiology and metabolism.

Metabolic activities largely occur in the cytoplasm. Glycolysis takes place in the cytosol, as do many steps of amino acid and nucleotide synthesis and other nutrient-processing pathways. The cytoplasm provides the space for intracellular transport and localization of molecules, while the cytoskeleton supports cell shape, organizes organelles, and can drive movements such as cytoplasmic streaming in some plant and algal cells.

In physiological and pathological contexts, cytoplasmatic features may be discussed in terms of organelle distribution, cytoplasmic granules in specialized cells, or cytoplasmic inheritance, where certain traits are transmitted through cytoplasmic factors rather than nuclear genes. The term highlights processes and structures located within the cell’s interior, distinct from the nucleus and other membrane-bound compartments.