4. Which of the following constituents of the Universe is present in the highest fraction in terms of its contribution to the total energy of the Universe? a. Dark Matter. b. Dark Energy. c. Light. d. Normal (baryonic) matter.

4. Which of the following constituents of the Universe is present in the highest fraction in terms of its contribution to the total energy of the Universe? a. Dark Matter. b. Dark Energy. c. Light. d. Normal (baryonic) matter.

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