Cytosol

Cytosol

Intracellular fluid, contains dissolved nutrients, ions, soluble and insoluble proteins, and waste products

Amino acids

Manufacture proteins

Inclusions

Masses within tissues of insoluble materials

Cytoplasm

Material located between plasma membrane and the membrane surrounding the nucleus.

Organelles

Structures suspended within the cytosol that perform specific function for the cell

Lipids, triglycerides

Used as energy source when carbohydrates are not present

Carbohydrates in cytosol

provide energy