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What is the most abundant inorganic compound in th protoplasm?
A
Fluid
B
Blood
C
Plasma
D
Water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protoplasm is organized colloidal complex of organic and inorganic substances that constitutes thenucleus, cytoplasm, plastids, and mitochondria of the cell. It is surrounded by cell or plasma membrane. The most abundant inorganic constituent (which is approx 80%) is water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution : The most abundant inorganic constituent of protoplasm is water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water is the most abundant compound in the cytoplasm of the cell. It makes upto 80% of the total volume of the cytoplasm. Cytoplasm is a thick gel-like substance. Proteins, DNA, fat, sugars and other organic compounds and inorganic ions make up rest of the 20% of the cytoplasmic volume.

Detailed explanation-4: -Protoplasm is composed of all cellular organelles including the nucleus. It contains organic materials like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and inorganic substances such as Fe, Na, K, Ca, Mg.

Detailed explanation-5: -Water is the most abundant inorganic compound, making up over 60% of the volume of cells and over 90% of body fluids like blood.

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