Question

The living part of the cell found both inside and outside of the nucleus is called protoplasm. In addition to proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, and water, what other substance is found in protoplasm?

Answer 1

Answer:

Lipids are other substances found in protoplasm.

Explanation:

The protoplasm is the fundamental and living part of the cell, it comprises its entire interior, that is, the nucleus plus the cytoplasm; it's in a colloidal state and consists mostly of water. It also has carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids and electrolytes, components that allow it to develop various functions at the metabolic level. The way in which these organic and inorganic structures are arranged and thanks to their properties, allows for a permanent transformation process, and for the phenomena of living beings to take place such as: reproduction, growth and ability to react with the environment.

Lipids are mainly characterized by being insoluble in water, they can serve as an energy reservoir and participate in multiple functions of the body, such as digestion, bone formation and hormone synthesis, among other functions.