Question

The ratio of inorganic matter to the organic matter in the cell is:
A. Variable
B. 1:9
C. 9:1
D. 10:5

Answer 1

Hint: There is a constant balance between the organic and inorganic components in a cell. This is also a constant interchange between these two components.

Complete step by step answer: Organic compounds are those that have carbon atoms that are covalently bonded to other atoms and themselves. They are not soluble in both polar and non-polar solvents. For example, phenol, urea, ammonia, etc.
-Inorganic compounds are simple molecules that normally consist of two elements joined together by ionic bonds. For example, water, sodium chloride, and other ions like chloride, sodium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, Sulphur, etc.
-There are generally more inorganic components than organic components in terms of number. But it is the opposite in terms of concentration and weight.

Therefore, the correct option B: 1:9

Additional Information
The following are some of the examples of cofactors:
-Vitamin C/ ascorbic acid is used as a cofactor in collagen synthesis
-Vitamin B12/ cobalamin is used as a cofactor in the biosynthesis of various red blood cell membrane proteins.
-Copper ions act as cofactors in several hepatic/ liver enzymes.
-Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that is required for the formation of bicarbonate ions. It is also used for the reversal of the bicarbonate ion back into its constituents that are water and carbon dioxide. This enzyme is aided by the cofactor zinc.
-There are also organic coenzymes. These include adenosine triphosphate (ATP), nicotinamide adenine diphosphate (NAD), and Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)

Note: Enzymes are organic compounds that are composed of carbon in their chain. Enzymes are required to catalyze various catabolic and anabolic reactions in a cell. The activities of these enzymes can be enhanced by coenzymes. These coenzymes can either be organic or inorganic
Inorganic coenzymes are known as cofactors.