Question
Why do inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO) can cause death of a person?
Solution
Carbon monoxide (CO) binds very strongly with haemoglobin of red blood cells which is main carrier of O2 from lungs to the body cells. When all the haemoglobin of red blood cells gets bonded with carbon monoxide, there is none left for the transport of oxygen. Lack of oxygen in the body or cells can cause death.
