The most abundant organic compound in the world is:
A
cellulose
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B
alkaloids
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C
methane
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D
chlorophyll
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Solution
The correct option is A cellulose
A type of carbohydrate, cellulose, contains chains of glucose rings. Providing strength and rigidity, cellulose forms the cell walls of plants. Cellulose is the primary constituent of wood, making this organic compound the most abundant one on the surface of the Earth.