The living mass of the cell specifically, and of organisms generally, is called protoplasm. All the biochemical reactions and activities essential for a cell to sustain take place in protoplasm. It is chiefly composed of bioelements and biomolecules which make and run the machinery of the cell, i.e., cellular organelles.
Definition
Protoplasm: The living mass of the cell specifically, and of organisms generally, is called protoplasm.
In simple words: Protoplasm is the living material that makes up the cell and carries out all life activities.
Core Concept
All biochemical reactions and activities essential for a cell to sustain take place in protoplasm.
It is chiefly composed of:
These make and run the machinery of the cell, i.e., cellular organelles.
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