Question

What effect would cyanide have on the electron transport chain and the production of atp?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Cyanide poisons the mitochondrial electron transport chain within cells and renders the body unable to derive energy (adenosine triphosphate—ATP) from oxygen. Specifically, it binds to the a3 portion (complex IV) of cytochrome oxidase and prevents cells from using oxygen, causing rapid death.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Cyanide fixes itself to the cytochrome c oxidase, which works around complex IV of ETC, and changing its configuration. This alteration makes it impossible for the complex to transfer H+ ions to the intermembrane space and to synthesise them into water with oxygen. By blocking this crucial step, the cyanide effectively disrupts the entire electron transport chain. ATP is no longer produced in the aerobic conditions and the cells die quickly from a condition called histotoxic anoxia (cellularly toxic lack of oxygen).