Cyanide poisoning is a type of poisoning caused by exposure to certain cyanide-containing compounds, such as hydrogen cyanide or cyanide salts. Inhalation or consumption of these compounds can cause
histotoxic hypoxia, a condition in which cells are no longer able to take up or utilize oxygen during cellular
respiration. As a result, ATP production during respiration is significantly reduced.
Based on the information above, which of the following is the most likely explanation for how cyanide
causes histotoxic hypoxia?