Question

Most diverse macromolecules found in cells, both physically and chemically are ______________.

• A. Lipids
• B. Carbohydrates
• C. Proteins
• D. Nucleic acid

Answer 1

The correct option is C Proteins

Component %of the total cellular mass

Water 70-90

Proteins 10-15

Carbohydrates 3

Lipid 2

Nucleic acids 5-7

Ions 1

Four major classes of macromolecules may be identified, these are proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, and nucleic acids. The relative amount of these macromolecules in the cell are given in the table. Out of all macromolecules found in the cell, the proteins are most chemically and physically diverse.

So the correct option is "Proteins".