What is cytoplasm? What is its function?

Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance present between the cell membrane and the nucleus. Cytoplasm contains many specialised cell organelles. Each of these organelles performs a specific function for the cell. Cytoplasm contains a number of minute living structure known as cell organelles. Each of these organelles performs a specific function for the cell.

Most of the chemical reactions which are necessary to keep cell alive take place in the cytoplasm.