Question 31 markMCQSection A

$The body of human beings works within the pH range of:$

Acids, Bases and Salts

pH range of human body

Options

(A)

6-1 to 6-8

(B)

6-5 to 7-3

(C)

7-0 to 7-8

(D)

7-5 to 8-1

Official answer

(C) 7.0 to 7.8

Quick oral answer

$The human body functions within a narrow pH range of 7.0 to 7.8; deviations outside this narrow window disrupt enzyme activity and metabolic processes.$

Common mistakes

1. $Confusing the human body's pH range (7.0-7.8) with the neutral pH value of pure water (pH 7).$
2. $Misremembering the exact bounds and shifting the range too high or too low.$

Analysis and explanation

Section 2.3.1 of the chapter states directly: 'Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8. Living organisms can survive only in a narrow range of pH change.' (C) 7.0 to 7.8 — correct. This is the exact range stated in the NCERT textbook for the human body's optimal metabolic pH. (A) 6.1 to 6.8 — incorrect. This range is too acidic and too low; it does not correspond to any value given in the chapter for the human body's working pH. (B) 6.5 to 7.3 — incorrect. Though close to neutral, this range does not match the textbook's stated value and dips below the physiological range needed for enzymes and metabolic activities to function properly. (D) 7.5 to 8.1 — incorrect. This range is shifted too high (too alkaline) compared to the textbook value of 7.0 to 7.8.

Interesting facts

$When the pH of rain water falls below 5.6, it is termed acid rain, and it can disturb the pH balance of rivers and harm aquatic life.$

$Tooth decay begins when the pH inside the mouth drops below 5.5, since it corrodes the calcium hydroxyapatite of tooth enamel.$

Question details

Q3 of 39 questions

Board: CBSE
Class: Class 10
Subject: Science
Year: 2025
Section: Section A
Marks: 1
Type: MCQ
Chapter: Acids, Bases and Salts
Topic: $pH range of human body$
Bloom's level: Remember

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