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Natural Resources — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceNatural Resources2 Marks
Question
Explain carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Answer

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourles gas produced by burning of wood, fuels etc. The replacement of oxygen with carbon monoxide in red blood cells in our body leads to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes tissue damage and may even lead to death.

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