GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which macromolecule is the most abundant in our bodies?
A
proteins
B
lipids
C
carbohydrates
D
water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: The most abundant protein, which is present in the human body is collagen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Type I collagen is the most abundant protein in human body.

Detailed explanation-3: -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%. Cellulose is a linear polymer of as many as 10, 000 D-glucose units.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water is the most abundant molecule in cells, accounting for 70% or more of total cell mass. Consequently, the interactions between water and the other constituents of cells are of central importance in biological chemistry.

Detailed explanation-5: -Figure 11.4 Peptides and Proteins are macromolecules built from long chains of amino acids joined together through amide linkages. The identity and function of a peptide or a protein is determined by the primary sequence of amino acids within its structure.

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