Cyanide poisoning works by inhibiting Complex IV in the electron transport chain. Which of the following answer choices would best describe the reason why cyanide is lethal? Select one: a. If the ETC isn't working you cannot breathe O b. The brain needs ATP produced by oxidative phosphorylation O c. Fermentation can compensate for only a short period of time d. FADH2 cannot be used as an electron source e. Oxygen is unable to be delivered to the tissues

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Cyanide poisoning works by inhibiting Complex IV in the electron transport chain. Which of the
following answer choices would best describe the reason why cyanide is lethal?
Select one:
O a. If the ETC isn't working you cannot breathe
O b. The brain needs ATP produced by oxidative
phosphorylation
c. Fermentation can compensate for only a
short period of time
d.
FADH2 cannot be used as an electron source
e. Oxygen is unable to be delivered to the
tissues
Transcribed Image Text:Cyanide poisoning works by inhibiting Complex IV in the electron transport chain. Which of the following answer choices would best describe the reason why cyanide is lethal? Select one: O a. If the ETC isn't working you cannot breathe O b. The brain needs ATP produced by oxidative phosphorylation c. Fermentation can compensate for only a short period of time d. FADH2 cannot be used as an electron source e. Oxygen is unable to be delivered to the tissues
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