Question

check for understanding i - plant cells
plant science basics: plant processes
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the ____________ is a gel - like substance inside the cell which holds organelles in place.
plasma membrane
cytoplasm
central vacuole
cell wall

Explanation:

• Plasma membrane: It is a lipid - bilayer membrane that surrounds the cell and regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
• Cytoplasm: It is a gel - like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended and many cellular processes occur.
• Central vacuole: In plant cells, it is a large organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.
• Cell wall: It is a rigid structure outside the plasma membrane in plant cells that provides support and protection.

Since the description is of a gel - like substance that holds organelles in place, the cytoplasm fits this description.

Answer:

Cytoplasm.