Carbon monoxide is dangerous when inhaled in excess. Comment on the statement.

ICSE Class 10 Biology PYQ · 2024 Paper · Section B

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Carbon monoxide is dangerous when inhaled in excess. Comment on the statement.

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Haemoglobin has very strong affinity for carbon monoxide, forming a stable compound carboxyhaemoglobin. This cuts down the capacity of blood for transporting oxygen, sometimes resulting in death. Hence, Carbon monoxide is highly dangerous when inhaled.

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