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Question
Formation of non-functional methaemoglobin cause blue-baby syndrome. this is due to
Options
A.excess of arsenic concentration in drinking water
B.excess of nitrates in drinking water
C.deficiency of iron in food
D.incrread methane content in the atmosphere
Solution
Excess nitrates in drinking water, leaves and fruits changes into nitrite in alimentary canal. it reacts with heamoglobin and produces non-functional met heamoblobin. This reduces O2 carrying capacity of blood. The disorder is called methaemoglobinea. It causes blue baby syndrome and breathlessness in adults.
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