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It is known that exposure to carbon mono...

It is known that exposure to carbon monoxide is harmful to animals because

A

It reduces `CO_2` transport

B

It reduces `O_2` transport

C

It increases `CO_2` transport

D

It destroys hemoglobin

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d
But the correct answer as (d). Carbon monoxide binds to Hb. to form carboxy-haemoglobin, which decreases the oxygen carrying capacity of blood and inhibits the trans- port, delivery and utilisation of oxygen by the body
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