Question:

Given below are two statements:
Statement I - The oxygen transported in dissolved state by the plasma in human beings is about \(10\%\).
Statement II - The \(\text{CO}_{2}\) transported by the plasma in dissolved form is about \(3\%\).
In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:

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Compare the percentages given with the textbook values for dissolved gases in plasma.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Both statement I and statement II are correct
  • Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Most oxygen is carried by haemoglobin, and only a small part is dissolved in plasma.

Step 2: Statement I
About 97% of oxygen is carried as oxyhaemoglobin and only about 3% is dissolved in plasma, so the 10% in the statement is wrong.

Step 3: Statement II
About 7% of carbon dioxide is carried dissolved in plasma, not 3%, so this statement is also wrong.

Final Answer:
Both statements are incorrect. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{Both statement I and statement II are incorrect}} \]
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