Q141 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Serum differs from blood in

  • A
    Lacking globulins
  • B
    Lacking albumins
  • Correct answer
    C
    Lacking clotting factors
  • D
    Lacking antibodies

Solution

Serum is plasma without clotting factors. Serum is a clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Plasma is the fluid matrix of blood. Plasma consists of water, plasma proteins such as fibrinogen(clotting factor), albumins, globulins(antibodies), minerals, nutrients, nitrogenous waste and dissolved gases.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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