Question

What is protoplasm?

Answer 1

Protoplasm:

1. The protoplasm constitutes a cell's living resources.
2. Protoplasm is a colorless and translucent fluid that mainly constitutes water along with ions, organic molecules, and salts.
3. The part of the cell located within the cell membrane namely, the cytoplasm, nucleus, and all the cell organelles constitute the protoplasm.

Functions of the protoplasm:

1. It is responsible for all the cellular processes that take place in the cell for its proper functioning.
2. The response to various stimuli such as light, temperature, shock, etc., are a result of the characteristics of the protoplasm.