How carbon monoxide, emitted by automobiles,
prevents transport of oxygen in the body tissues?
(a) By forming a stable compound with
haemoglobin
(b) By obstructing the reaction of oxygen with
haemoglobin
(c) By changing oxygen into carbon dioxide
(d) By destroying the haemoglobin

1 Answer

Answer :

(a) By forming a stable compound with
haemoglobin

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