Biology · Human Physiology
Why is Carbon Monoxide (CO) considered a toxic air pollutant for humans?
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- 1It binds with haemoglobin with a much higher affinity than oxygen, forming carboxyhaemoglobin.✓
- 2It reduces the concentration of nitrogen in the blood.
- 3It immediately destroys the central nervous system.
- 4It permanently inhibits cellular glycolysis.
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It binds with haemoglobin with a much higher affinity than oxygen, forming carboxyhaemoglobin.
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