Which of the following is not true of carbon monoxide?
A) It is a colorless, odorless gas.
B) It is highly toxic.
C) It forms during the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials.
D) It reacts with hemoglobin in red blood cells and reduces the body's ability to transport oxygen.
E) It readily bio-accumulates and builds up in the fatty tissues of many aquatic organisms.

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Carbon monoxide is not known to readily bio-accumulate and build up in the fatty tissues of aquatic organisms. However, it is a pollutant that can have serious impacts on both human and animal health as it reduces the amount of oxygen that the body can absorb, causing a variety of symptoms ranging from headache and fatigue to coma and death.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Carbon Monoxide