Question

Plasma from healthy dogs and cats is _____, whereas plasma from horses and cattle is ____.

a. clear and colorless, slightly cloudy and colorless
b. clear and light-red, slightly cloudy and colorless
c. clear and colorless, clear and light-yellow
d. clear and light-red, clear and light-yellow

Answer 1

Plasma from healthy dogs and cats is clear and colorless, while plasma from horses and cattle is clear and light-yellow.

Step-by-step explanation:

The plasma from healthy dogs and cats is clear and colorless, whereas the plasma from horses and cattle is clear and light-yellow. Plasma is the fluid part of the blood containing a variety of components, such as plasma proteins, organic constituents, and inorganic constituents, all of which are dissolved in water constituting about 90% of its volume.

When blood is spun in a centrifuge, plasma floats at the top and its color can vary among different species, often due to the concentration of certain proteins, nutrients, and genetic factors.