Question

Consider the following four statements and select the correct option stating which ones are true (T) and which ones are false (F)?
(i) Proteins contribute 6 - 8% of the blood plasma.
(ii) Plasma contains very high amount of minerals.
(iii) Plasma without the clotting factors is called serum.
(iv) Glucose, amino acids, lipids, etc., are also present in the plasma as they are always in transit in the body.

• A. i - F
  ii - F
  iii - T
  iv - T
• B. i - T
  ii - F
  iii - T
  iv - T
• C. i - T
  ii - T
  iii - F
  iv - F
• D. i - F
  ii - F
  iii - F
  iv - T

Answer 1

The correct option is B i - T

ii - F
iii - T
iv - T
Blood plasma contains dissolved proteins (6–8%) (i.e.—serum albumins, globulins, and fibrinogen), glucose, clotting factors, electrolytes, hormones, CO${}_2$ and oxygen.

Though plasma contain substantial amount of minerals but the concentration in terms of percentage can not be defined as 'high amount' in terms of their presence in plasma.

Blood plasma without clotting factor is called serum.

Thus, the correct answer is' i - T, ii - F, iii - T, iv - T.'