Cyanide binds to at least one molecule involved in producing ATP. If a cell is exposed to cyanide, most of the cyanide will be found within the
A) mitochondria.
B) ribosomes.
C) peroxisomes.
D) lysosomes.

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Cyanide binds to cytochrome c oxidase, a molecule found in the inner membrane of mitochondria, disrupting oxidative phosphorylation and therefore ATP production. Therefore, most of the cyanide will be found within the mitochondria.

Cyanide Binds to at Least One Molecule Involved in Producing