Which Statement About Carbon Monoxide Is False

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement about carbon monoxide is false?

• A) It is produced during combustion reactions.
• B) It causes tens of thousands of emergency room visits per year in the United States.
• C) It has an offensive odor.
• D) It is produced under conditions of limited oxygen.
• E) In the body, it prevents oxygen from being delivered to cells.

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