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Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide, which

a)

Reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

b)

Causes gastric ulcers

c)

Raises blood pressure

d)

Is carcinogenic



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Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide, which

a)

Reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

b)

Causes gastric ulcers

c)

Raises blood pressure

d)

Is carcinogenic

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

Carbon monoxide has higher affinity to combine with haemoglobin of blood than oxygen. Tobacco smoke also contains carbon monoxide, so it reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood.

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