Structural Organisation In Animals Question 463
Question: The plasma resembles in its composition the filtrate produced in the glomerulus except for the presence of [AIIMS 1980]
Options:
A) Glucose
B) Chlorides
C) Amino acids
D) Proteins
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The glomeruli act as an ultrafilter by which colloidal materials e.g., proteins and fats, can be removed from solution.
So, protein molecules are absent in glomerular filtrate due to their large size of particles.