Mastering Free Radicals and ROS

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Which of the following statements best describes free radicals and ROS?

  • Free radicals are a type of ROS.
  • ROS are a type of free radicals. (correct)
  • Free radicals and ROS are the same thing.
  • Free radicals and ROS have no relationship.

What is the main characteristic of free radicals?

  • They are stable molecules.
  • They have an unpaired electron. (correct)
  • They are inert molecules.
  • They are negatively charged.

How are free radicals and ROS formed in the body?

  • Through a process called oxidation. (correct)
  • Through a process called reduction.
  • Through a process called neutralization.
  • Through a process called hydrolysis.

Which of the following best describes radicals in compounds?

<p>Compounds that contain a single electron in the outer orbital (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of free radicals?

<p>They are highly reactive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do reactive oxygen species (ROSs) comprise of?

<p>Compounds with unpaired electrons in the outer orbital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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