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Mitochondria — Structure & Function

By Hannah Bonville
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Cyanide is a fast-acting poison that can cause seizures, slow heart rate, inability to breathe, and death when ingested in large amounts. Cyanide is naturally found in cigarette smoke and several foods, including lima beans and almonds. Cyanide acts on cells by shutting down their mitochondria.

Cyanide disrupt the mitochondria's ability to use oxygen, preventing them from producing:

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