Difference between Nucleus and Cytoplasm
No. |
Nucleus |
Cytoplasm |
1. | The nucleus is defined as a dense organelle which is present in most eukaryotic cells and typically a single rounded structure which is bounded by the double membrane and it contains genetic material. | The cytoplasm is defined as a protoplasm or material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus. |
2. | Nucleus is surrounded with the nuclear membrane. | Cytoplasm is present between plasma membrane and nuclear membrane. |
3. | Nucleus have double membrane system. | Cytoplasm has single membrane system. |
4. | Nucleus mainly contains ribonucleic acid, deoxyribonucleic acid and proteins. | Cytoplasm mainly contains vesicles, the cytoskeleton and cytosol organelles. |
5. | In nucleus, nuclear lamina is responsible for the structural support. | In cytoplasm, cytoskeleton is responsible for the structural support. |
6. | Nucleus is present only in eukaryotes and it is a central control of the cell. | Cytoplasm is present in all living organisms and it is a fluid-filled compartment. |
7. | The nucleus contains genetic material. Hence, it helps to control growth and multiplication of the cell. | The cytoplasm is responsible for the cell growth, cell expansion and replication. |