Question

What are the effects of carbon monoxide on plants and animals?​

Answer 1

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Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that is produced from fires, car exhaust systems, and generators, is toxic to all species.

When inhaled in high concentrations, it causes oxygen starvation to the cells of the body.

$\bf\underline\red{Effects }$$\bf\underline\red{of}$ $\bf\underline\red{Carbon Monoxide}$$\bf\underline\red{on:}$

1)$\color{red}{Animals:}$

In dogs and cats, poisoning from carbon monoxide occurs secondary to fires/smoke inhalation or secondary to generator system failures.

Carbon monoxide causes the red blood cells not to carry oxygen, and results in severe toxicity to the heart and central nervous system. Signs of poisoning include neurologic impairment , difficulty breathing, or acute death.

2)$\color{red}{Plants:}$

Carbon monoxide is not poisonous to plants since it is rapidly oxidised to form carbon dioxide which is used for photosynthesis!

some effects of carbon monoxide on plants include:

▶Retarded stem elongation

▶Abnormally small new leaves

▶Abnormal yellowing of the leaves

▶Abscission of leaves usually associated with yellowing

▶Hypertrophied tissues.

Answer 2

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