The poison cyanide interferes with the body's ability to make ATP. Which of the following would be affected by this?
A) relaxation of the diaphragm
B) diffusion of oxygen into the blood from the lungs
C) contraction of all muscle
D) movement of carbon dioxide from the body cells to the blood

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Cyanide inhibits the electron transport chain in mitochondria, preventing ATP production, which is essential for muscle contraction.

The Poison Cyanide Interferes with the Body's Ability to Make