How does cyanide inhibit cellular respiration, specifically ATP synthesis?
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due to Glycolysis, Krebs cycle and ETC processes
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Cyanide disrupts the electron transport chain by binding to the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase. This prevents the transport of electrons from cytochrome oxidase to oxygen. Without oxygen, the cell is unable to produce ATP aerobically.
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