Biochemical Effects of Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide Quiz

Carbon monoxide has a great affinity for hemoglobin (Hb) than oxygen (O2). It attacks Hb and displaces O2 to form carboxyhemoglobin (COHb), reducing the oxygen carrying capacity of blood.

Carbon dioxide acts as a thermal absorber, preventing some infrared (IR) emissions from the Earth from being radiated back to space.

Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin more strongly than oxygen, resulting in the displacement of oxygen molecules and reducing the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. This can lead to suffocation and death.

<p>The main sources of SOx in the atmosphere are man-made activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 65 million tonnes of SOx per year enter the atmosphere as a result of man's activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The removal of sulfate aerosols from the atmosphere involves dry and wet deposition processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The respiratory effects of sulfur oxides include breathlessness, asthma, and lung cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sulfur oxides can cause corrosive damage to materials made from limestone, sandstone, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sulfur oxides deactivate enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers