Protoplasm consists of the chemicals contained within the cell.

Here's a breakdown:

* Protoplasm: This is the living substance that makes up all cells. It's a complex mixture of chemicals, including water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

* Cell: The basic unit of life. All living things are made up of one or more cells.

So, protoplasm is essentially the entire contents of a cell, both the cytoplasm (the fluid inside the cell) and the nucleus (which contains the cell's genetic material).