Biology · BIOMOLECULES

Based on the average cellular composition of living tissues, arrange the following components in descending order of their percentage of total cellular mass:\nI. Nucleic acids II. Carbohydrates III. Proteins IV. Lipids

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Correct answer · Option A

III > I > II > IV

Average composition: Proteins (10-15%), Nucleic acids (5-7%), Carbohydrates (3%), Lipids (2%). Hence, the descending order is III > I > II > IV.