What is Protoplasm?
In the year 1846, Hugo von Mohl used the term “protoplasm” for the first time. Protoplasm can be defined as a living substance that plays a very important role in various processes of the cell. It consists of the cell cytoplasm along with the cell organelles. The plant protoplasm is surrounded by the cell membrane and the cell wall whereas the animal protoplasm is surrounded by the cell membrane. It is a mixture of organic and inorganic components. It is essential for the survival and functioning of all living organisms.
Prokaryotic Protoplasm
A prokaryotic cell lacks a defined nucleus and various cytoplasmic organelles. The cytoplasmic content of a cell is called the prokaryotic protoplasm, which is present inside the plasma membrane (excluding the plasma membrane). In the case of Gram-negative bacteria, the protoplasm includes the periplasm, a gel-like fluid content present in the space between the inner cytoplasmic membrane and the outer membrane.
Eukaryotic Protoplasm
Eukaryotic protoplasm could be defined as cytoplasmic content (including all the types of organelles single or double membranes and cytosol) and the nucleus (containing nucleolus and nucleoplasm) present inside the plasma membrane.
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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