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What percentage of the total cellular mass is nucleic acids?(a) 1 – 2(b) 50 – 60(c) 5 – 7(d) 20 – 30This question was addressed to me in semester exam.This intriguing question originated from Biomacromolecules in chapter Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

Answer» CORRECT answer is (C) 5 – 7

The explanation: Nucleic ACIDS such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) make up the genetic material of the cell. DNA is present inside the nucleus while RNA is present both in the nucleus and cytoplasm. It makes up 5 – 7% of the total cellular mass.


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