Protoplast

Pronunciation: /ˈproʊtəˌplæst/

Definitions of protoplast

noun a living cell that has had its cell wall removed, typically used in genetic manipulation and cell fusion experiments

Example Sentences

A1 The protoplast is the living material inside a cell.

A2 Plant protoplasts can be used in genetic engineering.

B1 Scientists are studying the protoplasts of different organisms.

B2 The protoplasts of bacteria have unique properties that make them useful in research.

C1 Researchers have successfully isolated protoplasts from various plant species.

C2 The study of protoplast regeneration is a complex and fascinating field of research.

Examples of protoplast in a Sentence

formal The scientist isolated protoplasts from plant cells for further study.

informal I heard they were experimenting with protoplasts in the lab.

slang The protoplasts were like the cool kids of the cell world.

figurative His ideas were like protoplasts, new and unformed but full of potential.

Grammatical Forms of protoplast

• plural: protoplasts
• comparative: more protoplast
• superlative: most protoplast
• present tense: protoplasts
• future tense: will be protoplasts
• perfect tense: have been protoplasts
• continuous tense: are being protoplasts
• singular: protoplast
• positive degree: protoplast
• infinitive: to be a protoplast
• gerund: being a protoplast
• participle: protoplasting

Origin and Evolution of protoplast

First Known Use: 1879 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'protoplast' originated from the Greek words 'protos' meaning first and 'plastos' meaning formed or molded.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in biology to refer to the living contents of a cell excluding the cell wall, the term 'protoplast' has evolved to also include the entire cell without its cell wall in modern usage.