Give specific reasons for the following statements:
Carbon monoxide is highly dangerous when inhaled.
Carbon monoxide when inhaled and absorbed into blood binds with haemoglobin and forms an irreversible complex called carboxyhaemoglobin. The formation of this complex reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Hence, carbon monoxide is highly dangerous when inhaled.
Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned within brackets:
Corpus callosum and Corpus luteum (function)
Give specific reasons for the following statements:
We cannot distinguish colours in moonlight.
Give specific reasons for the following statements:
A person walks clumsily after consuming alcohol.
Give specific reasons for the following statements:
Balsam plants wilt during mid-day even if the soil is well watered.
Give specific reasons for the following statements:
Use of CFC is banned in many countries.
