Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
The affinity of haemoglobin for carbon monoxide is more than its affinity for oxygen.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Carbon monoxide readily displaces oxygen and binds to it quickly. This is due to the stronger bonding of carbon monoxide to haemoglobin as compared to oxygen. So, it can be said to have a greater affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen does. So, the correct option is 'True'.