Biology
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Medium
Question
Proteins comprise of ___________% of the total dry weight of a cell?
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B
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✓ Official correct answer
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0.6
D
0.7
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C
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D
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Explanation
Proteins are typically cited as making up a substantial fraction of a cell's dry weight (commonly around 50%), so a value expressed here as a small fraction of a percent looks unusually low and worth double-checking.