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What is the primary function of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase in the cell?
What is the primary function of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase in the cell?
- To inhibit the effects of Vitamin E in the cell
- To act as a pro-oxidant in the cell
- To protect cell and organelle membranes from oxidative damage (correct)
- To produce free radicals in the cell
What is the relationship between Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase and Vitamin E?
What is the relationship between Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase and Vitamin E?
- They have overlapping antioxidant effects (correct)
- Vitamin E is a cofactor for Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase
- Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase is a precursor to Vitamin E
- They have antagonistic effects in the cell
What is the role of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase in antioxidant defenses?
What is the role of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase in antioxidant defenses?
- It acts in tandem with other antioxidants and free radical scavengers (correct)
- It inhibits the activity of other antioxidants in the cell
- It acts as a single agent to neutralize free radicals
- It is a major source of free radicals in the cell
What is the primary site of action of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase?
What is the primary site of action of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase?
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What is the effect of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase on oxidative damage?
What is the effect of Selenium Glutathione Peroxidase on oxidative damage?
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