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Living in the atmosphere of CO is danger...

Living in the atmosphere of CO is dangerous, because it,----

A

combines with `O_(2)` present inside to form `CO_(2)`

B

reduces organic matter of tissues

C

combines with haemoglobin and makes it incapable to absorb oxygen

D

dries up the blood

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Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin of blood to form a complex called carboxy-haemoglobin.Formation of this complex makes the haemoglobin incapable of oxygen transport. Due to which there will be oxygen deficiency in the blood.
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