What does protoplast mean?
noun
A cell from which the cell wall has been removed, often used in cell biology and genetics. A protoplast is a cell that has been stripped of its cell wall, typically by enzymatic treatment.
Example
"The scientist used a protoplast to study the genetic makeup of the plant cell."
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