Functions of Protoplasm
Protoplasm has a wide range of essential functions that include;
- Various metabolic processes like energy synthesis, breakdown of waste products, etc.
- It helps in the generation of energy through the processes like cellular respiration, and photosynthesis.
- It helps in the synthesis of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
- It helps in the movement/transport of substances to and from cells.
- It helps in the elimination of wastes from the cell.
- It helps the cell to respond to the environmental stimuli.
- It helps in the process of cellular growth and reproduction.
- It helps to maintain the cellular integrity and structure.
- It helps the cell to perform cell-to-cell interactions.
- It also consists of components that help in cellular defense.
What is Protoplasm?
Protoplasm could be defined as the living parts of the cell. Protoplasm is used to describe all the living substances present within the cell. The protoplasm provides the stage for all the cellular processes to take place. The term protoplasm is not used so much extensively currently as it is mainly replaced by terms like cytoplasm, and nucleus.
Table of Content
- What is Protoplasm?
- Features of Protoplasm
- Structure of Protoplasm
- Components of Protoplasm
- Functions of Protoplasm
- Protoplasm Vs Cytoplasm
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