Multiple choice general knowledge

The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute for what?

  1. Egg's white

  2. Blood Plasma

  3. Olive oil

  4. Petrol
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Coconut water from young coconuts has a chemical composition remarkably similar to human blood plasma. During World War II and in some emergency situations, coconut water was used as a temporary substitute for blood plasma when medical supplies were scarce. It contains essential electrolytes and is sterile inside the nut.

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