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.