Cyanide binds with 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.
E) endoplasmic reticulum.

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Cyanide binds with at least one molecule involved in producing ATP, specifically the cytochrome c oxidase enzyme found in the electron transport chain of the mitochondria. Therefore, if a cell is exposed to cyanide, most of the cyanide will be found within the mitochondria.

Cyanide Binds with at Least One Molecule Involved in Producing