MCQ
The most abundant compound in cytoplasm is:
  • A
    Fat.
  • B
    Water.
  • C
    Proteins.
  • D
    Carbohydrates.

Answer

  1. Water.

Explanation:

More than eighty percent of the cytoplasm is made up of water. It is usually clear, colorless and jelly-like. Cytoplasm also constitutes numerous salts and is a very good conductor of electricity.

It also has a certain amount of proteins (10-15%), carbohydrates (3%), inorganic salts (1%), lipids and lipoidal substances (2%) and nucleic acids (5-7%).

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