Why does not O2 oxidize with hemoglobin during transport of gases
Answers
Answered by
2
Carbon monoxide has a greater affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen. Therefore, when carbon monoxide is present, it binds to hemoglobin preferentially over oxygen. As a result, oxygen cannot bind to hemoglobin, so very little oxygen is transported through the body
Similar questions
English,
18 days ago
Computer Science,
18 days ago
Math,
18 days ago
Social Sciences,
1 month ago
Hindi,
7 months ago
Math,
7 months ago