deutoplasm: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “deutoplasm” mean?
The non-living, stored food material, especially yolk, in the cytoplasm of an ovum or egg cell.
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Meaning and Definition
The non-living, stored food material, especially yolk, in the cytoplasm of an ovum or egg cell.
In a broader biological context, it can refer to any inert, nutritive substance stored within a cell for embryonic development, distinct from the active protoplasm.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or spelling.
Connotations
Identical technical connotations in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally rare and specialized in both British and American scientific English.
Grammar
How to Use “deutoplasm” in a Sentence
The ovum contains [abundant] deutoplasm.Deutoplasm is [stored] in the cytoplasm.The [function] of deutoplasm is nutritive.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “deutoplasm” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The deutoplasmic granules were clearly visible under the microscope.
- They studied the deutoplasmic inclusions in various species.
American English
- The deutoplasmic material provides nutrients for the embryo.
- Deutoplasmic components vary between telolecithal and isolecithal eggs.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
Used in specialized textbooks and research papers on embryology or cell biology.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
The primary context; found in technical descriptions of oocyte structure and egg cell composition.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “deutoplasm”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “deutoplasm”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “deutoplasm”
- Pronouncing it as 'deuto-PLASM' with stress on the second syllable (stress is on the first: DEU-to-plasm).
- Using it as a general synonym for cytoplasm.
- Spelling as 'deutoplast'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is considered a somewhat dated or historical term in modern cell biology and embryology. More specific terms like 'yolk' or 'nutritive reserves' are preferred.
Deutoplasm is the non-living, stored food material (like yolk), while protoplasm is the living, active substance of the cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Primarily in egg cells (oocytes, ova) of animals, where substantial nutrient storage is required for embryonic development.
Yes, the adjectival form is 'deutoplasmic', used to describe structures or components related to this stored nutritive material.
The non-living, stored food material, especially yolk, in the cytoplasm of an ovum or egg cell.
Deutoplasm is usually highly technical/scientific in register.
Deutoplasm: in British English it is pronounced /ˈdjuːtə(ʊ)ˌplæzəm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈduːtəˌplæzəm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
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Mnemonic
Think: DEUto (like DEUteronomy, a secondary book) + PLASM (material). Deutoplasm is the SECONDARY, non-living material in a cell, distinct from the primary, living protoplasm.
Conceptual Metaphor
The larder of the egg cell (stored provisions for future use).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary function of deutoplasm?