Are protoplasm and the cytoplasm the same? Share with your friends Share 1 Jahirul Mazumder answered this No they are not same. Kindly refer to the following link. https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/what-is-the-difference-between-protoplasm-and-cytoplasm/sexual-reproduction-in-flowering-plants/4376591 0 View Full Answer Denver Dsouza answered this Protoplasm is nothing but cell without plasma membrane while cytoplasm is the protoplasm surrounding the nucleus. Hope this helps. 3