A cell is the basic unit of living organisms (both plants and animals)
that is capable of reproducing itself exactly. That is, there are
components within cells (organelles), but they do not reproduce themselves
independently of the cell(s) of which they are a part.
Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that surrounds the nucleus of a
cell and is sometimes described as "the cell-matrix". It holds the organelles
in place within the cell.
N.B. associated adjective is "cytoplasmic".
See the Revision page about Cell
Structure for further information including a diagram of the
structure of a basic cell. |
