How carbon monoxide, emitted by automobiles, prevents transport of oxygen in the body tissuesA. By changing oxygen into carbon dioxideB. By destroying the haemoglobinC. By forming a stable compound with haemoglobinD. By obstructing the reaction of oxygen with haemoglobin

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1.	How carbon monoxide, emitted by automobiles, prevents transport of oxygen in the body tissuesA. By changing oxygen into carbon dioxideB. By destroying the haemoglobinC. By forming a stable compound with haemoglobinD. By obstructing the reaction of oxygen with haemoglobin
Answer» Correct Answer - C Carbon monoxide when inhaled combines with haemoglobin more rapidly than oxygen . It blocks the oxygen transport by forming stable compound carboxyhaemoglobin. It prolonged inhalation may lead to death.

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How carbon monoxide, emitted by automobiles, prevents transport of oxygen in the body tissuesA. By changing oxygen into carbon dioxideB. By destroying the haemoglobinC. By forming a stable compound with haemoglobinD. By obstructing the reaction of oxygen with haemoglobin

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