Cytoplasmic inclusion

Definition

A cytoplasmic inclusion is a non-living substance, usually a macromolecule or cluster of macromolecules, that is suspended inside the cytoplasm of the cell. Examples include stored nutrients and energy sources, secretory products, and pigment granules.

Summary

Item	Value
Type of organisms whose cells contain cytoplasmic inclusions	All types of organisms
Type of cells within these organisms that contain cytoplasmic inclusions	Most cells. The types of cytoplasmic inclusions depend on the type of cell and the environment of the cell.
Number of cytoplasmic inclusions per cell	Variable, depending on the type of cell and the environment/history of the cell
Size	Variable
Location within cell	Could be anywhere in the cytoplasmg
Structural components	Depends on the inclusion
Chemical constituents	Depends on the inclusion
Function	These inclusions may get picked up by various organelles, such as the mitochondrion or lysosome, for some purpose.