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Biology Ecosystem Structure and Function, Productivity and Decomposition Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Blood analysis of a patient reveals an unusually high quantity of carboxy haemoglobin content. Which of the following conclusions is most likely to be correct? The patient has been inhaling polluted air containing unusually high content of

A
Carbon monoxide
B
Carbon disulphide
C
Chloroform
D
Carbon dioxide

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Carboxyhaemoglobin is formed when carbon monoxide (CO) binds strongly with haemoglobin in blood. This reduces oxygen transport in the body.

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