What is the primary mechanism of cell injury caused by cyanide poisoning?
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Correct answer: Inhibition of cytochrome oxidase
Cyanide binds to and inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. This brings aerobic respiration to a halt, leading to rapid ATP depletion and cell death.
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