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प्रश्न
The following diagram refers to an apparatus which is used to demonstrate a physiological process:

What is the purpose of keeping potassium hydroxide solution in test tubes X and Y?
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उत्तर
Potassium hydroxide solution is kept in test tube X and Y to check the presence of CO2, as KOH can absorb CO2 if it is produced.
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