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What is the role of Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the context of the text?
What is the role of Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the context of the text?
- Converting 6-phosphogluconate to glucose-6-phosphate and producing NADPH to combat oxidative stress
- Breaking down NADPH to produce glucose-6-phosphate and 6-phosphogluconate
- Converting glucose-6-phosphate to 6-phosphogluconate and producing NADPH to combat oxidative stress (correct)
- Acting as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals
Why is NADPH important in the context of the text?
Why is NADPH important in the context of the text?
- It acts as a free radical that can react with everything in the body
- It is involved in combating oxidative stress by providing reducing power for antioxidant defense systems (correct)
- It helps in the production of unstable free radicals
- It is a primary source of energy for the body
What is the significance of glutathione (GSH) in the context discussed?
What is the significance of glutathione (GSH) in the context discussed?
- It acts as an antioxidant and helps neutralize free radicals (correct)
- It breaks down NADPH into glucose-6-phosphate and 6-phosphogluconate
- It produces NADPH to combat oxidative stress
- It serves as a primary source of energy for the body
Why are superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase important according to the text?
Why are superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase important according to the text?
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What are the primary roles of free radicals according to the text?
What are the primary roles of free radicals according to the text?
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