Question

What enzyme does cyanide inhibit?

Answer 1

Enzyme:

1. The proteins produced by living organisms to bring about certain metabolic and biochemical reactions in the body are known as enzymes.
2. A molecule can bind to the enzyme and block the activity of the enzyme.
3. Such molecules are known as enzyme inhibitors.

Cyanide as enzyme inhibitor:

1. Cyanide is any molecule containing a cyano $\left(-\mathrm{CN}\right)$ group.
2. Cyanide inhibits enzymes like Cytochrome C oxidase or Complex IV in an electron transport chain.