Ectoplasm (cell biology)
Ectoplasm (also exoplasm) (from the ancient Greek words ἐκτός (èktòs): outside and πλάσμα: plasma, literally meaning: that which has form) is the non-granulated outer part of a cell's cytoplasm, while endoplasm is its often granulated inner layer. It is clear, and protects as well as transports things within the cell.[1] Moreover, large numbers of actin filaments frequently occur in the ectoplasm, which form an elastic support for the cell membrane.[2]
It contains actin and myosin microfilaments.
See also
References
- ^ "Paramecium Coloring". www.biologycorner.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall. Textbook of Medical Physiology, Eleventh Edition. Saunders.
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