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How does carbon monoxide emitted by automobiles prevents transport of oxygen in the body tissues ?

A

By changing oxygen into carbon dioxide

B

By destroying the haemoglobin

C

By forming a stable compound with haemoglobin

D

By obstructing the reaction of oxygen with haemoglobin

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The correct Answer is:
C
Carbon monoxide when inhaled combines with haemoglobin more rapidly than oxygen. It blocks the oxygen transport by forming stable compound carboxyhaemoglobin. Its prolonged inhalation may lead to death.
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