Describe the challenge of transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in animals. In particular, discuss the polarity of oxygen and carbon dioxide gas, their consequence on solubility in the aqueous environment, and the inadequacy of passive diffusion in transporting these gases into cells and tissues.

Describe the challenge of transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in animals. In particular, discuss the polarity of oxygen and carbon dioxide gas, their consequence on solubility in the aqueous environment, and the inadequacy of passive diffusion in transporting these gases into cells and tissues.

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Describe the challenge of transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in animals. In particular, discuss
the polarity of oxygen and carbon dioxide gas, their consequence on solubility in the aqueous
environment, and the inadequacy of passive diffusion in transporting these gases into cells and
tissues.

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