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ATP is injected in cyanide poisoning bec...

ATP is injected in cyanide poisoning because it is

A

necessary for cellular functions

B

necessary for `Na^(+) -K^(+) ` pump

C

`Na^(+) -K^(+)` pump operates at the cell membrane

D

ATP breaks down cyanide

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A
Cyanide is a deadly poison. It stops respiration by inhibiting electron flow from cyt-b to cyt `-c_(1)` . ATP is the energy currency of cell is injected in cyanide poisoning because, it is necessary for cellular functions.
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