• Question: Why the metabolisms reactions happen inside the cytoplasm?

    Asked by Joan Saba to Rupert, Cedric on 10 Mar 2017.
    • Photo: Rupert Marshall

      Rupert Marshall answered on 10 Mar 2017:

      I’m afraid I am not a cell biologist. But cell metabolism happens inside the cell and cytoplasm fills most of the inside of cells except for the organelles like the nucleus.

    • Photo: Cedric Tan

      Cedric Tan answered on 12 Mar 2017:

      Metabolic reactions require certain substances and systems that are available in the cytoplasm. Just like cooking a specific dish can only happen with the right ingredients and in the kitchen where the correct utensils are available.

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