NEETBotany-Biomolecules

NEET Botany Chemical Composition of Cells MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The correct order of chemical composition of living tissues/cells in terms of percentage of the total cellular mass is;

A

Nucleic acid > Protein > Water > Carbohydrate > Ions > Lipid

B

Water > Protein > Nucleic acid > Carbohydrate > Lipid > Ions

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Water constitutes the highest percentage of cellular mass, followed by proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and ions.

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