The content of water is greater than fats, the plasma is more than proteins, proteins are more than fats and fats less than plasma. Which constitutes the major part of the human body? (UPSC Prelims/1979)

Q. The content of water is greater than fats, the plasma is more than proteins, proteins are more than fats and fats less than plasma. Which constitutes the major part of the human body?
(a) Fats
(b) Water
(c) Plasma
(d) Proteins

Correct Answer: (b) Water

Explanation

Water is the largest component of the human body. In an average adult, about 60–70% of body weight is water.

It is present inside cells, in blood, and in body fluids, helping maintain normal physiological functions.

The order of major body components roughly follows:

Water > Plasma > Proteins > Fats

Thus, water constitutes the major part of the human body.

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