Air consists of about 78.6% nitrogen, 20.9% oxygen, 0.04% carbon dioxide, and 0.5% water.  At sea level, (760 mmHg) what is the PCO2?

A. 3.7 mm Hg
B. 159 mm Hg
C. 597 mm Hg
D. 0.3 mm Hg


Answer: D

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