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The percentage of nucleic acids present in a cell is
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Options:
  • A 1%
  • B 5 -7 %
  • C 2-3 %
  • D 70-90 %
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The correct answer is: 5 -7 %
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%.

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