Question
Biology Question on Polysaccharides
Most abundant organic compound on earth is
A
protein
B
cellulose
C
lipids
D
steroids.
Answer
cellulose
Explanation
Solution
Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound, most abundant biopolymer and most abundant polysaccharide found on earth. It forms the main constituent of cell wall of plants, most algae and some fungi and also the food for ruminant mammals, termites possessing bacteria that secrete cellulose digesting enzymes.