The binding of cyanide to cytochrome c oxidase prevents transport of electrons from cytochrome c to oxygen. As a result, the electron transport chain is disrupted, meaning that the cell can no longer aerobically produce ATP for energy.
The central nervous system and the heart, are particularly affected. Oral ingestion of a small quantity of solid cyanide or a cyanide solution as little as 200 mg or an airborne cyanide of 270 ppm is sufficient to cause death within minutes. A cherry red skin color may be present as the result of increased venous hemoglobin oxygen saturation.
About 150mg of cyanide can kill a 60kg human so about 15g should kill a 6000 kg adult male elephant. The cyanide would kill the elephant in much the same way it kills humans because we are both mammals.
Yes, hydrogen cyanide.
You are referring to the cyanide that was substituted in Tylenol capsules. The Tylenol did not kill anyone, the cyanide it had been substituted with did.
Yes there is cyanide in apple seeds but it would take many to kill you.
Yes it is extremely toxic.
Cyanide
A mere 300 mcg of cyanide could kill a man.
Cyanide poisoning and a bullet.
cyanide poison..................
Cyanide =/
saw scaled vipers can kill an adult human in 6 hours if not treated with antivenom.
Cyanide salts are easily dissolved in water, such as moisture found on the hands. It can then be absorbed into the body through the skin causing cyanide poisoning. It is better that you do not touch any cyanide salts, such as sodium or potassium cyanide.