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Question
Formation of non-functionl mathaemoglibin causes bluebady syndrome. This is due to
Options
A.excass of aresentic concentration in drinking water
B.excess of nitrates in drinking water
C.deficiency of iron in food.
D.incread methance content in the atmosphere
Solution
Methemoglobinemia or blue baby syndrome is a disorder is due to excess nitrates in the presence of a higher than normal level of methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that does not bind oxygen. when its concentrtion is elevated in the bold. Methemoglobin (metHb) in the blood. methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that does not bind oxygen. When its concentration is elevated in red blood cells, anaemia and tissue hypoxiacan occur.
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