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In terms of percentage of the total cellular mass, the correct arrangement of biomolecules in the descending order is
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Options:
  • A Carbohydrates > Lipids > Nucleic Acids
  • B Nucleic Acids > Carbohydrates > Lipids
  • C Nucleic acids > Lipids > Carbohydrates
  • D Carbohydrates > Nucleic acid > Lipids
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Nucleic Acids > Carbohydrates > Lipids
As per the percentage of the total cellular mass, the average composition of cells is as follows:

Water: 70%–90%, proteins: 10%–15%, nucleic acids: 5%–7%, carbohydrates: 3%, lipids: 2% and ions: 1.

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