Question

State the protoplasm theory.

Answer 1

• Fischer in 1894 & Hardy ( 1899) Proposed the Colloidal theory of Protoplasm (the physical basis of life)
• It is a colloidal system with water, many biological import things, glucose, fatty acids, amino acids minerals, vitamins hormones & enzymes are seen.
• Homogenous -These solutes are soluble
• Heterogenous – Solutes are not soluble – This Forms the basis for its colloidal nature.
• Protoplasm occur in 2 states but interconvertible

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2.

Sol can become Gel

Gel can be converted into Sol 

These are the primary basis for mechanical behaviour of cytoplasm.

Answer 2

Protoplasm theory was proposed by Max Schultze which states that the protoplasm is the living content of cells and is a complex colloidal system.