The word protoplasm is derived from the Greek word “protos” which means “first” and “plasma,” which means “things formed.” The protoplasm is considered as the physical basis of life.The protoplasm is also considered as a living part of the cell since all the important processes that are needed for the life of the cell are carried out in the protoplasm.

1)The protoplasm of a cell consists of a nucleus, cell membrane, and cytoplasm. Therefore, the cytoplasm is a part of a cell’s protoplasm.

2)The cytoplasm is not different from the protoplasm, but a part of it. They are cell suspensions and provide an environment in which biological processes take place.

3)The protoplasm is surrounded by a plasma membrane or cell membrane on all sides, while the cytoplasm is the substance that surrounds the nucleus within a cell

4) The cytoplasm is composed of cytosol, organelles, and inclusions while the protoplasm is composed of the cytoplasm, the nucleus, and the cell membrane. The cytosol of the cytoplasm is composed of water, salts and organic molecules.

Protoplasm is the living content of the cell it includes the cytoplasm,nucleus,organelles.


cytoplasm is a jelly like substance present between the plasma membrane and nucleus.it has various cell organelles and inclusions suspended in it