cytoplasmic streaming

Cytoplasmic streaming is the movement of the fluid substance called cytoplasm within a cell. This flow helps distribute nutrients, organelles, and molecules efficiently throughout the cell, ensuring that all parts receive what they need to function properly. It is driven by the interaction of the cell’s motor proteins and the cytoskeleton (the cell’s structural framework), which generate force to move the cytoplasm. This process is essential for cell health, growth, and communication, especially in large or actively dividing cells, facilitating quick movement of materials without the need for the cell to rely solely on diffusion.