Q. Assertion Cytochrome oxidase enzyme contain copper.
Reason Cyanide combines with the copper of cytochrome oxidase and prevents combining with it.

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Solution:

The final stage of respiratory chain involves cytochrome oxidase which contain copper. This stage can be specifically inhibited by cyanide or carbon monoxide cyanide combines with copper and prevents combining with it.