Asked by Shreya Singh on May 15, 2024
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Cyanide stops the production of ATP. Which of the following processes would be affected?
A) Simple diffusion
B) Osmosis
C) Active transport
D) Facilitated diffusion
E) Filtration
Cyanide
A highly toxic chemical compound that can prevent cells from using oxygen, leading to rapid cell death and potentially fatal poisoning.
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, crucial for muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.
Active Transport
A cellular process that uses energy to move molecules across cell membranes against their concentration gradient.
- Understand the importance of ATP in the operation of active transport systems.
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Rhiannon SmithMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Active transport is the only process listed that requires ATP to move substances across cell membranes against their concentration gradient. Cyanide inhibiting ATP production would directly affect this process.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of ATP in the operation of active transport systems.