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What are cell inculsions?

What are cell inculsions?

Cell inculsions are non living, metabolically inactive substances present in cytoplasm. They are also called as deutoplasmic bodies or ergastic bodies. For eg: Carbohydrates, proteins, essential oils, latex, mineral crystals, cellulose, inulin, fats, oils, pigment, enzymes etc. They may also be produced as a by product of various metabolic activities inside the cell.

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