In a normal person to help transport of O2 and CO2 properly, the blood is?
A
Slightly acidic
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B
Slightly alkaline
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C
Strongly acidic
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D
Strongly alkaline
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Solution
The correct option is B Slightly alkaline
The blood is slightly alkaline having a pH between 7.35-7.45. this alkaline range of pH of the blood helps in maintenance of the physiological conditions of the body even when the amount of H+ ions in the blood increases. This acts as a sort of buffer for the body.