Cytochrome oxidase in oxidative phosphorylation is inhibited by
Cyanide and carbon monoxide kill because they disrupt the physiologic function of the heme proteins cytochrome oxidase and hemoglobin,respectively.Ref: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 6 Proteins: Myoglobin & Hemoglobin
CO
H2S
Rotenone
Amobarbital
Structure and function of protein