MediumZoologyBreathing and Exchange of Gases
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Solubility of CO2 is ______ times higher than that of O2.
A
2-5
B
10-15
C
20-25
D
50-100
Explanation
Because CO2 is much more soluble, it diffuses much faster across the respiratory membrane than oxygen.
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