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The substance which makes up about 80% of cytoplasm and has unique structure is

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Proteins
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Fats
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Minerals
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Water
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Solution

The correct option is D Water
  • The cytoplasm has two main components, such as cytosol, cell organelles, and cytoplasmic inclusions.
  • The cytosol is a fluid or jelly-like substance and is present within the cell membrane.
  • Cell organelles are the small structures that help the cell in performing basic functions.
  • Cytoplasmic inclusions are tiny particles that are suspended in the cytoplasm.
  • Since the cytoplasm has cytosol, a fluid-like and clear substance, it consists of 80 percent of water and because of this, cytoplasm acts as a medium for several cellular metabolic activities.
  • There are remaining components such as proteins, fats, and minerals, which constitute up to 25 percent together.

Therefore, water is the major constituent for a living cell and in the living body

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