Partial pressure (in $mm \ Hg$) of oxygen and carbon dioxide at different parts involved in diffusion in comparison to those in the atmosphere. Identify $A$ and $B$ and choose the correct option accordingly.
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$O_{2}$$159$$A$
$CO_{2}$$0.3$$B$

  • A
    $A - 50; B - 50$
  • B
    $A - 104; B - 40$
  • C
    $A - 40; B - 104$
  • D
    $A - 101; B - 45$

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