Most of the important activities of the cell occur in the cytoplasm. Cytoplasm contains molecules such as enzymes which are responsible for breaking down waste and also aid in metabolic activity. Cytoplasm is responsible for giving a cell its shape. It helps to fill out the cell and keeps organelles in their place.
You can read more here: http://www.softschools.com/science/biology/function_of_cytoplasm/
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Carl commented on :
Hello again Julia,
Have a look at this lovely song about a cell:
It mentions cytoplasm!
Carl