What does the cytosol do?

Cytosol is the liquid portion of the cytoplasm found inside of cells. Floating within this water-based solution are different types of cell structures including proteins, organelles, and other ingredients necessary for cytosolic activities. The cytosol does not have a single well-defined function. In both plant and animal cells, it serves several functions:

●       Serves as a site for a wide range of intracellular processes

●       Provides structural support to the cell and organelles within it

●       Facilitates the movement of chemicals within the cell and transports metabolites from their production site to other parts of the cell

●       Ensures that pH levels, salt concentrations, and other environmental conditions remain optimized for crucial enzymatic activities 

●       Involved in signal transduction between the cell membrane and the nucleus and organelles

●       Facilitates the generation of action potential in nerve, endocrine, and muscle cells