The average amount of hemoglobin in the blood of an adult female is
a) 5-10 g/dL of blood.
b) 15-16 g/dL of blood.
c) 20-25 g/dL of blood.
d) 30-40 g/dL of blood.
e) More than 50 g/dL of blood.
Ans: b) 15-16 g/dL of blood.
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