alleryStart learning →Cyanide blocks cellular respiration by inhibiting which enzyme?
ACytochrome c oxidase
BCarbonic anhydrase
CSuccinic dehydrogenase
DDihydrofolate reductase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Cytochrome c oxidase
Cyanide combines with the copper and iron in the active site of cytochrome c oxidase.
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