SCIENCE
CELL BIOLOGY
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Question
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Nucleic acids account 10-15% of the cell weight.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins are macromolecules and each cell consists of thousands of different proteins. It holds 10 to 15 percent of total cell mass.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water is the most abundant molecule in cells, accounting for 70% or more of total cell mass.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the cell, water is around 70−90% . This is followed by proteins 10−15% . Then nucleic acids 5−7%, carbohydrates 3%, lipids 2% and ions around 1%.
Detailed explanation-4: -Indeed, DNA molecules are probably the largest individual molecules known.
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