More specifically why does the one less oxygen molecule make it dangerous compared to just one more oxygen molecule
In: Chemistry
Your blood moves oxygen and carbon dioxide through your body by having the oxygen or CO2 bind loosely to blood cells. Then the oxygen of CO2 is released in the proper place so that it can go where it needs to go.
Carbon Monoxide bind strongly to the cells…preventing oxygen or carbon dioxide from doing so. So if you get too much Carbon Monoxide, your body isn’t able to move oxygen to where it needs to go, and is less effective at removing CO2.
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