Total amount of water present in human body cells is

20 - 22

litres

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18 - 19

litres

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14 - 15

litres

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10 - 12

litres

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Solution

The correct option is A $20 - 22$ litres
Water present in the human body supports the metabolic reactions in the body. The enzymes which act as a catalyst in the biological reaction acts efficiently in presence of water. The salts like sodium and potassium which dissolves in the water act as a transporter. It helps in the transmission of the nerve impulse. The total amount of water present in human body cells is 20-22 liters.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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