What are the differences between cytoplasm and cytosol?

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Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

Cytosol

Cytoplasm

Definition

Is the fluid part of the cytoplasm

Is the gel-like substance filling the space between a cell's plasma membrane and its nucleus

Diversity

Relatively low

Relatively higher

Functions

Transportation of molecules and signal transduction

Cytokinesis, signal transduction and nuclear division

Major reactions

All chemical reactions in prokaryotes take place in the cytosol

Large cellular activities like cell division and glycolysis take place in the cytoplasm

Composition

Soluble ions, water, water-soluble proteins

Enzymes, carbohydrates, water, lipids, nucleic acids, inorganic ions, organelles, and cytosol

Size

It makes up 55% of the total cell volume

It makes up 45% of the total cell volume

Basis of differentiation	Cytosol	Cytoplasm
Definition	Is the fluid part of the cytoplasm	Is the gel-like substance filling the space between a cell's plasma membrane and its nucleus
Diversity	Relatively low	Relatively higher
Functions	Transportation of molecules and signal transduction	Cytokinesis, signal transduction and nuclear division
Major reactions	All chemical reactions in prokaryotes take place in the cytosol	Large cellular activities like cell division and glycolysis take place in the cytoplasm
Composition	Soluble ions, water, water-soluble proteins	Enzymes, carbohydrates, water, lipids, nucleic acids, inorganic ions, organelles, and cytosol
Size	It makes up 55% of the total cell volume	It makes up 45% of the total cell volume