The amount of CO₂ that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher as compared to that of O₂. This is because

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arterial blood contains more O₂ than CO₂

solubility coefficient of CO₂ is lesser

solubility coefficient of CO₂ is higher

amount of gases in blood is independent of partial pressures of gases in the atmosphere

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Solubility of CO₂ is 20–25 times higher than that of O₂. Hence, The amount of CO₂ that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher as compared to that of O₂.

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