Average composition of cells
Constituent
Percentage (%)
Water
61.6
Protein
17.0
Lipids
13.8
Carbohydrate
1.5
Minerals
6.1
Average composition of cells:
Component
% of the total cellular mass
70-90
Proteins
10-15
Carbohydrates
3
2
Nucleic acids
5-7
Ions
1