What is the name of the liquid portion of blood?

Serum

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Lymph

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Plasma

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Plasma
Blood is divided into two components cellular and fluid.
The cellular component consists of RBCs, WBCs and platelets.
The fluid component also known as plasma consists of, 90% water, dissolved salts, nutrients etc. It acts as a medium for transport of substances and the cellular components within the body.
So, the correct answer is 'Plasma'

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