Question

The amount of water present in blood plasma is

• A. 60%
• B. 70%
• C. 80%
• D. 90%

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

90%

One half of blood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets which are considered as solid part of blood and another half is composed of water, salts, and proteins which is the fluid part of blood. The fluid part of blood is known as Plasma. Plasma is a straw-colored, viscous fluid it has about 90-92% water and 6-8% proteins. Hence The amount of water present in blood plasma is 90%.

So, the correct answer is '90%'.