Zoology-Gas Exchange
NEET Zoology Gas Exchange Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): Carbon dioxide diffuses more readily through the alveolar diffusion membrane than oxygen. | Reason (R): The solubility of carbon dioxide is 20-25 times higher than that of oxygen.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. The NCERT context states that the higher solubility of CO2 compared to O2 allows for more efficient diffusion across the membrane.
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