Why Is CO₂ More Soluble in Blood Plasma Than O₂

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is CO₂ more soluble in blood plasma than O₂?

• A) it is lighter than O₂
• B) its partial pressure is lower than that of O₂
• C) it is highly soluble in water
• D) its specific gravity is lesser than that of O₂
• E) it is a higher affinity to hemoglobin than O₂

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