protoplast

Noun

A plant or bacterial cell that has had its cell wall removed, leaving only the plasma membrane and cytoplasm.

ریشه

From the Greek words 'proto-' meaning 'first' and 'plast' meaning 'something molded or formed'.

مثال

• Protoplasts are used in genetic engineering experiments.
• The removal of the cell wall allows protoplasts to fuse together.
• Protoplast regeneration is an important technique in plant tissue culture.