Here's why:
* Cytoplasm: This is the gel-like substance that fills the space between the cell membrane and the nucleus. It's primarily composed of water, but also contains dissolved salts, sugars, amino acids, and other molecules.
* Metabolic Reactions: Many important chemical reactions of metabolism occur within the cytoplasm, including protein synthesis, glycolysis (the first stage of cellular respiration), and many other essential processes.
While other organelles also contain fluid, the cytoplasm is the primary site for the majority of metabolic reactions.