What is the approximate percentage of body weight contributed by muscles in a human adult?

What is the approximate percentage of body weight contributed by muscles in a human adult?
  1. 20-30%
  2. 30-40%
  3. 40-50%
  4. 50-60%

Solution

About 40-50% of the body weight of a human adult is contributed by muscles.

Asked in: NCERT

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