What are the differences between cell membrane and cytoplasm?

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Basis of differentiation

Cell membrane

Cytoplasm

Definition

The cell membrane is defined as the double-layered phospholipids membrane which separates the interior of the cell from the external environment

The cytoplasm is defined as the jelly-like semifluid that enclosed by the cell membrane

Function

Helps protect the cell and gives it its firm shape

Cytoplasm holds the cell organelles and acts as a reaction

Separation from external environment

Cell membrane separates cells from one another and from the external environment

Cytoplasm doesn’t separate  cells from one another and from the external environment

Stored and released energy

Energy is not stored or released in the cell membrane

Energy is stored and released in the cytoplasm

Protoplasm

The cell membrane is not part of the protoplasm

The cytoplasm (as well as the nucleus) is part of the protoplasm

Movement of substances

The cell membrane has small pores that control the movement of different substances across the membrane

The cytoplasm is not responsible for the movement of various molecules across the cell membrane

Cell adhesion and ion conductivity

The cell membrane is the primary site that is involved in cell adhesion and ion conductivity

The cytoplasm is not involved in cell adhesion and ion conductivity

Basis of differentiation	Cell membrane	Cytoplasm
Definition	The cell membrane is defined as the double-layered phospholipids membrane which separates the interior of the cell from the external environment	The cytoplasm is defined as the jelly-like semifluid that enclosed by the cell membrane
Function	Helps protect the cell and gives it its firm shape	Cytoplasm holds the cell organelles and acts as a reaction
Separation from external environment	Cell membrane separates cells from one another and from the external environment	Cytoplasm doesn’t separate cells from one another and from the external environment
Stored and released energy	Energy is not stored or released in the cell membrane	Energy is stored and released in the cytoplasm
Protoplasm	The cell membrane is not part of the protoplasm	The cytoplasm (as well as the nucleus) is part of the protoplasm
Movement of substances	The cell membrane has small pores that control the movement of different substances across the membrane	The cytoplasm is not responsible for the movement of various molecules across the cell membrane
Cell adhesion and ion conductivity	The cell membrane is the primary site that is involved in cell adhesion and ion conductivity	The cytoplasm is not involved in cell adhesion and ion conductivity