Carbon monoxide is a pollutant because:
Correct answer: A. Reacts with haemoglobin
- A. Reacts with haemoglobin
- B. It inhibits glycolysis
- C. It reacts with O2
- D. Makes nervous system inactive
Explanation
Carbon monoxide binds strongly with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin, reducing the blood's capacity to carry oxygen. This can cause tissue hypoxia, especially in the brain and heart.
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