16. Interfering with enzymes - poisons and drugs

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Why do poisonous substances have an effect?

they inhibit / over reactivate enzymes

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Give an example of an inhibitor

Potassium cyanide

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What does potassium cyanide do?

Inhibits cell respiration

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What kind of inhibitor is potassium cyanide?

non competitive inhibitor for cytochrome oxidase (respiratory enzyme)

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What is potassium cyanide’s effect as a result?

Decreases use of oxygen so no ATP