Multiple Choice
What percentage of the human body's total weight is composed of water?
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Properties of Water- The Universal Solvent
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What percent of a person's body weight is made up of water?
A
60%
B
80%
C
50%
D
30%
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Understand that the human body is composed of various elements, with water being a major component.
Recognize that the percentage of body weight made up of water can vary based on factors such as age, sex, and body composition.
Learn that, on average, water constitutes about 60% of an adult human's body weight.
Consider that this percentage can be higher in infants and lower in elderly individuals due to changes in body composition over time.
Review the options provided and identify that the average percentage of body weight made up of water in adults is typically around 60%.
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