Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The diffusion of carbon dioxide through the diffusion membrane is more efficient than oxygen. | Reason (R): The solubility of carbon dioxide in blood 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.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The solubility of CO2 being 20-25 times higher than that of O2 allows more CO2 to diffuse across the diffusion membrane for the same partial pressure gradient.
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