Question

The most abundant compound in the cytoplasm is ______.

• A. fat
• B. water
• C. protein
• D. carbohydrate

Answer 1

The correct option is B

water

The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The fluid that fills up the cells is referred to as the cytoplasm.
2. It encompasses the cytosol with water, filaments, ions, proteins, macromolecular structures, also other organelles suspended in the cytosol.
3. The cytoplasm comprises about 80 - 85% water.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. The cytoplasm comprises about 2 - 4% fats.

Option C:

1. The cytoplasm comprises about 10 - 15% protein.

Option D:

1. The cytoplasm comprises about 1 - 3% carbohydrates.

Final answer: The most abundant compound in the cytoplasm is water.