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Explain why there is more carbon dioxide in expired than inspired air​

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Exhaled air has more carbon dioxide than inhaled Air because during respiration the food breaks down with the help of oxygen to produce Carbon dioxide and water. ... Therefore Exhaled air contains more Carbon dioxide than inhaled Air.

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