Answer
Carbon Monoxide binds to hemoglobin more readily as compared to oxygen, which prevents the body from getting enough oxygen. Hence high levels of Carbon Monoxide are dangerous.
Work Step by Step
as above
Biology 2010 Student Edition
by Miller, Kenneth R.; Levine, Joseph S.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
9780133669510
ISBN 13:
978-0-13366-951-0
Chapter 33, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems - 33.3 - The Respiratory System - 33.3 Assessment - Page 969: 2b
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