👉 The term "ocyte" is a Latin word that means "bone or bone tissue." It refers to the skeletal structure of an organism and includes both the soft tissues like bones and the hard connective tissues like cartilage. These structures are crucial for supporting the body's various functions, such as movement, posture, and growth. Cytoplasm, which is the fluid-filled space within cells, contains proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and other substances that carry out essential biological processes.
