Question
Biology Question on Environmental Issues
Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin to form __________
A
Carbaminohaemoglobin
B
Carbonic acid
C
Carboxyhaemoglobin
D
Cytochrome oxidase
Answer
Carboxyhaemoglobin
Explanation
Solution
Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin. It impairs oxygen transport resulting in giddiness, headache, decreased vision, asphyxia.