Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Carbon monoxide when inhaled causes death. Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin.

Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : Carbon monoxide when inhaled causes death. Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin. Correct Answer Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Carbon monoxide, when inhaled, combines with haemoglobin of blood to form carboxyhaemoglobin which inhibits the transport of oxygen. 

 

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