Protoplasm: meaning, definitions and examples

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protoplasm

 

[ หˆprลtษ™หŒplazษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cell biology

Protoplasm is the living substance of a cell, consisting of the cytoplasm, nucleoplasm, and other organelles. It is responsible for carrying out the essential functions of life. All cellular activities, such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction, occur within the protoplasm. The protoplasm is often seen as the physical foundation of cell life, containing a complex mix of molecules like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

Synonyms

cell matter, cytoplasm, substance

Examples of usage

  • The protoplasm of the cell is where metabolic processes take place.
  • Under a microscope, the protoplasm can appear as a jelly-like substance.
  • Cell damage often affects the integrity of the protoplasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "protoplasm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น protoplasma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‹เคชเฅเคฒเคพเคœเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Protoplasma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ protoplasma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะพะฟะปะฐะทะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ protoplazma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽŸๅฝข่ณช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท protoplasme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ protoplasma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท protoplazma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ˜•์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูˆุชูˆุจู„ุงุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protoplazma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protoplazma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŸ็”Ÿ่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ protoplazma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prรณtoplasmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะพะฟะปะฐะทะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒžแƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protoplazma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ protoplasma

Etymology

The term 'protoplasm' was coined in the mid-19th century, deriving from the Greek roots 'proto-', meaning 'first', and 'plasma', meaning 'something formed or molded'. This term was initially used by scientists to describe the substance within a living cell that was distinct from the surrounding non-living matter. Over time, the concept of protoplasm evolved, with advancements in microscopy and cell biology leading to a better understanding of its composition and function. Originally thought of as a homogenous gel, protoplasm is now recognized as a highly organized structure containing various organelles and a fluid medium. The study of protoplasm has contributed significantly to the fields of molecular biology and cell physiology.

Word Frequency Rank

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