Question

. Which of the following is a harmful effect of carbon monoxide on transport of blood to the

body tissues ?


(a) changing O2 to CO2


(b) destroying haemoglobin


(c) forming a stable compound with haemoglobin


(d) obstructing the reaction of oxygen with haemoglobin​

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon monoxide, emitted by automobiles, prevents transport of oxygen in body due to

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The haemoglobin is the respiratory pigment in the red blood cells. It binds with the oxygen due to the iron moiety present in the heme group. However, ... More

Answer 2

OPTION (c)

forming a stable compound with haemoglobin

Carbon monoxide primarily causes adverse effects by combining with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO) preventing the blood from carrying oxygen.