Within an animal cell, the most abundant inorganic constituent of protoplasm is _______________.

Sodium and potassium salt

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Water

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Iron

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Phosphate

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The correct option is B Water
Protoplasm is organized colloidal complex of organic and inorganic substances that constitutes thenucleus, cytoplasm, plastids, and mitochondria of the cell. It is surrounded by cell or plasma membrane. The most abundant inorganic constituent (which is approx 80%) is water.

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