Why is cyanide harmless to some bacteria?
A) They break down the cyanide before it enters the electron transport chain.
B) They shut off the TCA cycle until the cyanide is diluted out of the cell.
C) They lack cytochrome c oxidase.
D) They don't allow cyanide to cross their cell wall.
E) Cyanide is deadly for all bacteria.
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