Transport of carbon monoxide (CO) is diffusion limited because-
Correct Answer: High affinity of CO for hemoglobin
Description: Ans. (a) High affinity of CO for hemoglobin(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.640)The affinity of carbon monoxide for hemoglobin is about 210 times more than that of oxygen for hemoglobin
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