Carbon monoxide, CO, is a colorless, odorless gas that interferes with cellular respiration by significantly reducing the amount of oxygen molecules in the mitochondria. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause brain damage and death because the process of cellular respiration is limited. When cellular respiration islimited, the organism does not make enough ATP and does not have enough ____ for its activites

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energy. When cellular respiration is limited due to carbon monoxide poisoning, the organism is unable to produce sufficient adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the primary energy currency of the cell. Inadequate ATP production can lead to a failure of various cellular functions and ultimately result in severe consequences, including brain damage and death.