The compound TTFA inhibits respiratory complex II of the ele…
The compound TTFA inhibits respiratory complex II of the electron transport chain, but does not affect any of the other complexes. The pesticide rotenone binds and inhibits complex I of the ETC. Cyanide binds to complex IV of the ETC and acts as the final electron acceptor in place of O2. Which of these poisons would have a greatest effect on ATP production and which would have the least severe effect?
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