Definitions
- Referring to the living part of a plant cell that includes the plasma membrane and cytoplasm. - Talking about the cell without its cell wall. - Describing the first stage in the formation of a new cell.
- Referring to the gel-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the nucleus. - Talking about the part of the cell that contains organelles and other structures. - Describing the site of many cellular processes, such as protein synthesis and metabolism.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are components of a cell.
- 2Both are essential for the cell's survival.
- 3Both are involved in various cellular processes.
- 4Both are found in both plant and animal cells.
- 5Both are important for maintaining the cell's structure and function.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Protoplast refers specifically to the living part of a plant cell without its cell wall, while cytoplasm refers to the gel-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the nucleus.
- 2Location: Protoplast is located within the cell membrane, while cytoplasm is located within the cell membrane and surrounds the nucleus.
- 3Composition: Protoplast consists of the plasma membrane and cytoplasm, while cytoplasm consists of various organelles and structures suspended in a fluid.
- 4Function: Protoplast is involved in cell division and regeneration, while cytoplasm is involved in various cellular processes such as protein synthesis and metabolism.
- 5Usage: Protoplast is a more specialized term used mainly in plant biology, while cytoplasm is a more general term used in both plant and animal biology.
Remember this!
Protoplast and cytoplasm are both important components of a cell, but they have different definitions, locations, compositions, functions, and usage. Protoplast refers specifically to the living part of a plant cell without its cell wall, while cytoplasm refers to the gel-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the nucleus. Protoplast is involved in cell division and regeneration, while cytoplasm is involved in various cellular processes such as protein synthesis and metabolism.
