Of the total body weight of the organism, water constitutes about:

Correct answer: C. 70 to 90%

  • A. 50% to 80%
  • B. 40% to 60%
  • C. 70 to 90%
  • D. 80% to 90%

Explanation

Water commonly makes up roughly 70 to 90 percent of the mass of living organisms, although the exact proportion varies among species and tissues. The other ranges are generally too low or too narrow.

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