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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 8 Objective Question

Question

It forms 75% to 95% the body weight of animals and it determines the concentration of salts and metabolites in the body fluid and those of enzymes.
Options
A lipids
B water
Correct Answer
C proteins
D mineral salts
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Water is the most abundant component of animal bodies, typically accounting for 75-95% of body weight. It plays crucial roles in dissolving and transporting salts and metabolites, and acts as the medium for enzymatic reactions.

Hint

Consider the most abundant solvent and medium for biological processes in living organisms.

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