why-is-carbon-monoxide-binding-to-the-heme-prosthetic-group-more-toxic-than-oxyg

Question

Why is carbon monoxide binding to the heme prosthetic group more toxic than oxygen binding?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide binds more strongly and outcompetes oxygen.

Answer

Carbon monoxide binds more weakly than oxygen.

Answer

Carbon monoxide increases the reactivity of the iron atom.

Answer

Carbon monoxide does not bind to the heme group.