Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Biology Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 36 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • BIOLOGY • objective

In the diagram of the human respiratory system, the effective surface area for gas exchange is reduced by 30% due to emphysema and the thickness of the alveolar membrane doubles. According to Fick's law (rate ∝ surface area ÷ thickness), by what percentage does the rate of oxygen diffusion decrease?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 65% decrease
B. 50% decrease
C. 70% decrease
D. 30% decrease
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
65% decrease

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Biology Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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