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Which one of the following gases converts haemoglobin into carboxy haemoglobin?

Options

  1. ACO
  2. BO ₂
  3. CNO
  4. DCO ₂

Correct answer

A. CO

Step-by-step solution

Carbon monoxide ( CO ) converts haemoglobin to carboxyhaemoglobin. When CO is inhaled, it binds with haemoglobin in red blood cells with a much higher affinity compared to oxygen. This binding forms carboxyhaemoglobin which prevents the normal binding of oxygen to. haemoglobin, leading to a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

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