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cytosol vs. cytoplasm

cytosol vs. cytoplasm: What’s the difference?

Cytoplasm is the substance between a cell’s membrane (its outside layer) and its nucleus (its core). Cytosol is the fluid part of cytoplasm. Cytoplasm also consists of organelles and other parts, which float in the cytosol.

cytosol

noun

Cell Biology.
  1. the water-soluble components of cell cytoplasm, constituting the fluid portion that remains after removal of the organelles and other intracellular structures.

cytoplasm

noun

Cell Biology.
  1. the cell substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus, containing the cytosol, organelles, cytoskeleton, and various particles.