EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Organic Compounds accounts for 25-30% cell of weight
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water is the most abundant molecule in cells, accounting for 70% or more of total cell mass.

Detailed explanation-2: -Proteins – Proteins are another class of indispensable biomolecules which make up around 50% of the cellular dry weight. Proteins are polymers of amino acids arranged in the form of polypeptide chains.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most organic compounds making up our cells and body belong to one of four classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. These molecules are incorporated into our bodies with the food we eat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Inorganic compounds include water, sodium chloride, potassium hydroxide and calcium phosphate. 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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