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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