Question

Carbon monooxide is pollutant as it :

• A. Inactivates nerves
• B. Inhibits glycolysis
• C. Combines with oxygen
• D. Combines with haemoglobin

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Combines with haemoglobin

Answer 2

Carbon monoxide combine to haemoglobin to form carboxy haemoglobin which is about 300 times more stable than oxyhaemoglobin. This stable complex reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. This oxygen difficiency causes headach, weak eyesight nervousness and cardiovascular disorder.