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What percentage of the total cellular mass is water?(a) 5 – 7(b) 50 – 60(c) 10 – 15(d) 70 – 90This question was addressed to me in examination.The question is from Biomacromolecules in section Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) 70 – 90

To elaborate: Water is the main COMPONENT of the cytosol. Hence, the cell contains 70% to 90% water. Various IONS, MOLECULES and compounds required for the functioning of the cell are DISSOLVED in the water.


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