What are the differences between cytoplasm and cytosol?
Posted June 17, 2024
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 |
Difference Between Cytosol And Cytoplasm