The most abundant compound in the cytoplasm is

Fat

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Protein

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DNA

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Water

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Solution

The correct option is D
Water

Water is the most abundant compound in the cytoplasm of the cell. It makes upto 80% of the total volume of the cytoplasm. Cytoplasm is a thick gel-like substance. Proteins, DNA, fat, sugars and other organic compounds and inorganic ions make up rest of the 20% of the cytoplasmic volume.

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