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The most abundant component of living organisms is

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Sugar
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Protein
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Water
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Nucleic acid
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Solution

The correct option is C Water
Composition of a cell


The smallest structural and functional unit of a living organism is a cell. The cell contains water as well as various biomolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and fats.


Average Composition of Cells
Component % of the total cellular mass
Water 70-90
Proteins 10-15
Carbohydrates [sugar] 3
Nucleic acids 5-7


Hence, among all the biomolecules, water is most abundant in living organisms. It is about 70-90 % in living organisms.


Final answer b. Water

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