alleryA healthy adult at rest breathes about ___ times a minute.
A12 to 16
B2 to 6
C30 to 40
D60 to 70
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 12 to 16
1. Resting breathing is slow and regular.
2. Count your own breaths for a minute.
3. It is around 12 to 16.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 17, Breathing and Exchange of Gases._
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