Human Reproduction Question 248
Question: Carbon monoxide is a pollutant because [CBSE PMT 1998]
Options:
A) It reacts with
B) It inhibits glycolysis
C) Reacts with haemoglobin
D) Makes nervous system inactive
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Carbon monoxide is the main air pollutant.
It first reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of haemoglobin and then causes asphyxiation.