Tag: cytochrome

  • Cyanide: The Poison That Shuts Down ATP

    Cyanide: The Poison That Shuts Down ATP

    If you’re looking for a high-engagement way to teach the electron transport chain, this case-study activity is a perfect fit. Instead of memorizing steps in isolation, students learn how cellular respiration works by investigating what happens when it stops. Follow the dramatic scenario of a runner who collapses after accidental cyanide exposure. The story hooks…

  • Case Study – Chicago Cyanide Murders

    Case Study – Chicago Cyanide Murders

    Students investigate how cyanide interferes with the mitochondria and the role of oxygen in cellular respiration; based on an historical event.