gene Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 What is protoplasm? i know it is something like the essence of living things. But i am not sure exactly what it is. please clarify my doubt. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfson Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 The complex, semifluid, translucent substance that constitutes the living matter of plant and animal cells and manifests the essential life functions of a cell. Composed of proteins, fats, and other molecules suspended in water, it includes the nucleus and cytoplasm. APP (2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 but how does it actually "support" life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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