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Which of the following causes “Blue baby syndrome”.

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a

High concentration of lead in drinking water

b

High concentration of copper in drinking water

c

High concentration of nitrates in drinking water

d

High concentration of sulphates in drinking water

answer is C.

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When an infant eats food and drinks water with a high concentration of nitrate may cause “Blue baby syndrome”. Nitrate bind to the hemoglobin in the body, which is unable to carry oxygen. It is the condition when a baby's skin turns blue. This happens when there is not enough oxygen present in the blood of baby. When nitrates reach inside the body it converted into another form called Nitrites.

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