Question

cyanide is a poison that prevents mitochondria from using oxygen. as a result, the mitochondria cannot produce (1 point) o energy (atp) o lipids o glucose o proteins

Explanation:

Cyanide inhibits mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation by inactivating cytochrome oxidase, which is crucial for the electron - transport chain in aerobic respiration. ATP is produced through oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria. Without proper functioning of this process due to cyanide, mitochondria cannot produce energy in the form of ATP. Lipids, glucose, and proteins are not directly the immediate products affected by cyanide - induced mitochondrial oxygen - usage prevention.

Answer:

A. energy (ATP)