2007-09-23 09:04:13 · 6 answers · asked by damigurl05 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Carbon monoxide will covalently bond to hemoglobin, preventing the binding of O2 and CO2. Therefore, the blood is not able to carry as much oxygen, and without oxygen cells will begin to die.
2007-09-23 13:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because carbon monoxide bonds more quickly with our red blood-cells than oxygen--so it replaces the oxygen in our bodies. This leads to asphyxiation, then death!
Carbon dioxide is a natural by-product of repiration and our bodies get rid of it every time we exhale--as well as during the performance of other gas-releasing functions. It is also naturally in the air we breathe.
2007-09-23 16:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by starkneckid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carbon monoxide binds with the hemoglobin preventing oxygenation of tissue. The problem is it forms COHb a long lasting substance.
2007-09-23 16:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by gzlakewood@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbon dioxide just takes up space in your lungs so that the air can't. Carbon monoxide clings to your red blood cells and makes it so that they can't absorb oxygen.
2007-09-23 16:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either one will kill you, Carbon Dioxide will drown you if there is not enough oxygen, Carbon monoxide will poison you. So you decide, conclusion still the same
2007-09-23 16:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by niddlie diddle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CO is more dangerous due to its high affinity to hemoglubin(blood). It has a 230 times higher affinity as compared to CO2 for hemoglubin . therefore it can not be dislodged from blood.,hence leads to suffocation.
2007-09-23 16:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by anasser007 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋