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The most abundant compound in living cells is

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Carbon
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Water
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Hydrogen
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Oxygen
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Solution

The correct option is B Water
Water is the most abundant compound in the living cell. The total amount of water present in the human body is 80% out of which 65-70% is present in the living cells. It supports the metabolic reactions in the body. The salts like sodium and potassium dissolve in the water help to maintain the potential gradient across the membrane and helps in the active transport of solutes inside the cell. It also helps to maintain homeostasis and regulate the temperature of the body.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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