The correct order of chemical composition of living tissues/cells in term of percentage of the total cellular mass is

nucleic acids > proteins >

H_{2} 0

> carbohydrates > Ions> lipids

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H_{2} 0

> proteins > nucleic acids > carbohydrates> lipids > ions

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H_{2} 0

> proteins > carbohydrates > nucleic acids> Lipids > ions

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lipids > ions > carbohydrates >

H_{2} 0

> proteins > nucleic acids

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Solution

The correct option is A $H_{2} 0$ > proteins > nucleic acids > carbohydrates> lipids > ions
The average composition of a living cell is water $70 - 90 %$ ; proteins $10 - 15 %$ ; Nucleic acids $5 - 7 %$ ;carbohydrates $3 %$ ;lipids $2 %$ ions $1 %$ .
So, the correct answer is 'H20 > proteins > nucleic acids > carbohydrates> lipids > ions'.

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