cytosol
/ˈsaɪtəˌsɔl/
noun
- The liquid part of a cell's cytoplasm, outside the organelles, where many chemical reactions happen.
- Scientists study the cytosol to understand how cells process energy.
- The cytosol contains dissolved nutrients, ions, and enzymes needed for metabolism.
- Proteins are synthesized in the cytosol before being transported to other parts of the cell.