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The most abundant organic molecule is

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RuBisCo
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Starch
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Cellulose
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Chitin
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Solution

The correct option is C Cellulose
Cellulose is a polysaccharide. It is formed by the linkage of beta 1,4 linkage of the glucose unit. It is an important component of the cell wall of the plant. It is used for the production of paper. It is a fibrous polysaccharide as it exists in form of long chain-like structure and is mainly found in plants. It is known as the most abundant organic molecule.
Starch is used as food reserves in plants.
RuBisCo is an enzyme which is used to fix carbon during dark reaction of photosynthesis.
Chitin is a polysaccharide and it is present in cell wall of fungus.

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