Zoology-Gas Exchange
NEET Zoology Gas Exchange MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What percentage of oxygen is transported in a dissolved state through the plasma?
A
3 percent
B
20 percent
C
70 percent
D
97 percent
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, 3 percent of O2 is carried in a dissolved state through the plasma, while the majority (97 percent) is transported by red blood cells.
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