AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the most abundant chemical in a cell?
A
Lipid
B
Carbohydrate
C
Protein
D
Water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water is the most abundant fraction of a cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water is the most abundant molecule in cells, accounting for 70% or more of total cell mass.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cell consists of 70-90% water, 10-15% proteins, 3% carbohydrates, 2% lipids and 5-7% nucleic acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound on Earth. It is the main constituent of plant fiber; plants contain on average 33% cellulose, and cotton is the purest form at 90%.

Detailed explanation-5: -Oxygen is the most abundant element in the human body, accounting for about 65% of a person’s mass.

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