What harm does the presence of carbon monoxide ( CO) in the air do to animals ?

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Carbon monoxide ( CO) is a highly toxic gas , which reacts with hemoglobin in the blood to form carboxy hemoglobin compounds and reduces the level of oxygen transport in the body. Excessive presence of this gas can lead to death.

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