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Solubility of carbon dioxide is ________ than oxygen.(a) more(b) less(c) 50 times more(d) equalI had been asked this question during an online exam.My question is based upon Exchange of Gases in division Breathing and Exchange of Gases of Biology – Class 11

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The correct ANSWER is (a) more

To elaborate: The solubility of CARBON dioxide is 20-25 times higher than that of oxygen, therefore the amount of carbon dioxide that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial PRESSURE is much higher COMPARED to that of oxygen.



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