Q. The blue baby syndrome results from
A) Excess of chloride
B) Methaemoglobin
C) Excess of dissolved oxygen
D) Excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
Explanation
Excess nitrate combines with haemoglobin and forms non-functional methaemoglobine that inhibits oxygen transport. It is known as methaemoglobinemia or blue baby syndrome.
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