The poison cyanide binds to an electron carrier within the electr...

Question

The poison cyanide binds to an electron carrier within the electron transport chain and blocks the movement of electrons. When this happens, glycolysis and the citric acid cycle soon grind to a halt as well. Why do you think these other two stages of cellular respiration stop? (Explain your answer.)
a. They run out of ATP.
b. Unused O2 interferes with cellular respiration.
c. They run out of NAD+ and FAD.
d. Electrons are no longer available.

Accepted Answer

Hello everyone here We have a question asking us which of the following statements is incorrect regarding cyanide poisoning. A is an in reversible inhibitor of cytochrome C. This is correct. It blocks complex for the electron transport chain. Be it reacts with oxygen and converts it into carbon dioxide. This is incorrect. Cyanide does not react with oxygen. See it affects the brain and heart more than other organs. This is correct. And this is because the heart and brain use more oxygen. D. The body cells cannot utilize oxygen when exposed to cyanide. This is correct. So our answer as to which statement is incorrect is be it reacts with oxygen and converts it to carbon dioxide. It does not react with oxygen. Thank you for watching. Bye!

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