Cyanide is a poison that causes instant death of the organism. What enzymes found in mitochondria are affected by cyanide?

Answer options

1. Flavin enzymes
2. Cytochrome B5
3. Cytochrome oxidase (aa3)
4. NAD -dependent dehydrogenase
5. Cytochrome P-450

Explanation

Cyanide is a poison that causes instant death of the organism. What enzymes found in mitochondria are affected by cyanide? Cyanide ion stops cellular respiration by inhibiting the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase and disrupting the electron transport chain.