Haemoglobin shows maximum affinity with

Carbon monoxide

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Carbon dioxide

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Oxygen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Ammonia

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Carbon monoxide
Haemoglobin shows maximum affinity with carbon monoxide as compared to coarbon dioxide and oxygen. When compared with carbon dioxide, haemoglobin has more affinity with oxygen. When haemoglobin binds with carbon monoxide, it forms carboxyhaemoglobin. It gives bright red color to the blood.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Carbon monoxide.'

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The maximum affinity of haemoglobin is with

For which of the following gas, Haemoglobin has the maximum affinity?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program