Question

Carbon monoxide gas has 200 times more affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Carbon monoxide

1. Carbon monoxide is a colorless gas and it is toxic.
2. Hemoglobin is a globular protein present in red blood cells, which transports oxygen in our body through blood.
3. When Carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin it forms carboxyhemoglobin as Carbon monoxide has more affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen.

Final Answer: The given statement true.