Why is the rate of CO2 exchange roughly equivalent to that of O2 despite its less steep pressure gradient?
A. CO2 diffuses much more rapidly out of the cells.
B. CO2 binds to O2 and moves across the respiratory membrane simultaneously.
C. CO2 is more soluble in water than is O2.
D. CO2 is actively transported into the alveoli.
Answer: C
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