Let me share with you a comparison between Protoplasm and Cytoplasm.
| Aspect | Protoplasm | Cytoplasm |
| Definition | The living substance present within the cell that includes the cytoplasm and the cell nucleus. | The semi-fluid, gel-like substance found within the cell membrane, except nucleus. |
| Composition | · Cytoplasm · Nucleus · Other organelles | · Cytosol (the liquid portion of the cytoplasm) · Various organelles |
| Location | It is present throughout the cell, encompassing the entire cell | It is contained within the cell’s boundaries, surrounded by the cell membrane |
| Nature | Protoplasm is the living part of the cell. | Cytoplasm includes both living and non- living components, such as water, ions, and various organelles. |
| Function | Helps in growth and reproduction of cells also provide a suitable environment for a cell to develop. | It acts as a medium for chemical reaction. All of the functions such as cell expansion, growth and replication are carried out in the cytoplasm of a cell. |