Question

Rotenone, a piscicide (fish poison), interferes with the transfer of electrons between Complex I and Complex II in the process shown above. Which of the following results would be expected in the mitochondria of fish exposed to Rotenone? Why?

Answer 1

Mitochondria stops working.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the mitochondria of fish exposed to Rotenone, it inhibits the cellular respiration which is the main cause of death of fishes. This inhibiting of cellular respiration in mitochondria leads to reduction in cellular uptake of oxygen and this reduction is responsible for the death of fishes. This Rotenone releases by the plants present in the water as well as used as pesticides for killing of fishes.