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It is known that exposure to carbon monoxide is harmful to animals because

it reduces

C O_{2}

transport

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it reduces

O_{2}

transport

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it increases

C O_{2}

transport

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it increases

O_{2}

transport.

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Solution

The correct option is B it reduces $O_{2}$ transport
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after enough inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide binds with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin because of which oxygen is not released to the tissues.

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It is known that exposure to carbon monoxide is harmful to animals because

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