Question

The term protoplasm for the cell contents was coined by :

• A. Von Mohl
• B. J.E. Purkinje
• C. J.S. Huxley and Her twig
• D. M. Schultz

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

J.E. Purkinje

Answer 2

Purkinje $(1837)$ coined the term protoplasm. Protoplasm is a complex, granular, elastic, viscous and colourless substance. It is termed as polyphasic colloidal system. Huxley called it Physical basis of life.