Carbon monoxide is lethal because it A)reduces CO₂ and slows breathing. B)increases CO₂ and causes seizures. C)binds hemoglobin preventing oxygen binding. D)increases oxygen unloading at the cells.

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Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin with a much greater affinity than oxygen, preventing oxygen from binding and reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to cells. This can lead to tissue damage and death due to lack of oxygen.

Carbon Monoxide Is Lethal Because It