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Standard XII
Biology
Transport of Oxygen
Besides RBC, ...
Question
Besides RBC, blood plasma also carries
O
2
in solution.The percentage is ___________.
A
3-9%
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B
1-2%
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C
3-6%
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D
2-3%
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Solution
The correct option is
D
2-3%
97
to
98
% of Oxygen is bound to haemoglobin.
Rest of
O
2
is present in Blood plasma (i.e.,
2
−
3
%).
So, the correct answer is (D).
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