A) inhibits glycolysis
B) makes nervous system inactive
C) reacts with haemoglobin of blood
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Carbon monoxide gas, if inhaled at even low concentration, causes symptoms of poisoning. Inhaled CO combines with blood haemoglobin to form carboxy haemoglobin about 210 times faster than \[{{O}_{2}}\] does. Formation of carboxy haemoglobin decreases the overall \[{{O}_{2}}\] carrying capacity of blood to cell resulting into oxygen deficiency Hypoxia. At about 200 ppm for 6-8 hours there being headache and reduced mental activity.
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