How Do Respiratory Poisons Such as Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide

question 42

Multiple Choice

How do respiratory poisons such as carbon monoxide and cyanide exert their effect?

• A)They break down oxygen.
• B)They bind to electrons.
• C)They bind to the cytochrome oxidase catalytic site.
• D)They bind to oxygen.
• E)They denature the inner mitochondrial membrane.

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