What Are Some Common Toxins That Affect Cellular Respiration?
Several well-known toxins can interfere with cellular respiration. Aside from cyanide, other examples include carbon monoxide, which binds to hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport, and rotenone, a pesticide that inhibits complex I of the electron transport chain. Heavy metals like mercury and arsenic can also disrupt cellular respiration by affecting the components of the mitochondrial membrane.
