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Why do poisonous substances have an effect?
they inhibit / over reactivate enzymes
Give an example of an inhibitor
Potassium cyanide
What does potassium cyanide do?
Inhibits cell respiration
What kind of inhibitor is potassium cyanide?
non competitive inhibitor for cytochrome oxidase (respiratory enzyme)
What is potassium cyanide’s effect as a result?
Decreases use of oxygen so no ATP