Consider a human cell such as a hepatocyte. Which of the following compartments occupies a larger volume in the cell?
A) Cytosol
B) Nucleus
C) Endoplasmic reticulum
D) Mitochondria
E) Peroxisomes

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The cytosol comprises about half the total volume of the cell and is the site of many important cellular functions. Even though a hepatocyte has an expanded endoplasmic reticulum and a large number of peroxisomes and mitochondria, these compartments collectively account for less than half the total cell volume. Please refer to Table 12-1.

Consider a Human Cell Such as a Hepatocyte