GK QUESTION#3738
Consider the following statements about cell components:
1. Cytoplasm is the fluid matrix that fills the interior of the cell and suspends organelles.
2. Golgi bodies are mainly responsible for the packaging and transport of proteins and lipids.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
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Explanation
Both are standard introductory descriptions. Cytoplasm comprises the material between the plasma membrane and nucleus in a typical eukaryotic cell; its fluid portion is the cytosol and it contains organelles. The Golgi modifies, sorts and packages proteins and lipids for transport.