Which of the following is an accurate statement about carbon monoxide?
A)It replaces oxygen in the blood's hemoglobin.
B)It is removed quickly from the atmosphere.
C)Roughly half the atmospheric CO is produced by industrial processes.
D)It is produced by photosynthesis.

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Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that binds with hemoglobin in the blood, reducing its capacity to carry oxygen. This can lead to tissue damage and even death in severe cases. Therefore, it replaces oxygen in the blood's hemoglobin.

B) is incorrect because carbon monoxide is a stable gas that can persist in the atmosphere for several weeks to months. 
C) is incorrect because although industrial processes are a significant source of carbon monoxide, they are responsible for only a small fraction of the atmospheric CO. Most of it is produced by natural sources such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions. 
D) is incorrect because photosynthesis produces oxygen, not carbon monoxide.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Carbon