Cyanide Poisoning Quickly Leads to Death Because It Blocks the Final

question 7

Multiple Choice

Cyanide poisoning quickly leads to death because it blocks the final cytochrome molecule in the electron transport system. Why is this blockage lethal?

• A) All hydrogen ion pumps deactivate.
• B) NADH molecules cannot give off their electrons.
• C) FADH₂ molecules cannot give off their electrons.
• D) Electrons cannot transfer to oxygen.
• E) Coenzyme Q disassociates and becomes nonfunctional.

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