Zoology-Blood Composition

NEET Zoology Blood Composition Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Plasma without the clotting factors is called serum. | Reason (R): Serum contains fibrinogens which are essential for blood coagulation.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, plasma without the clotting factors is called serum, making the assertion true. However, the reason is false because fibrinogens are actually present in plasma and not in serum.

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