Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Oxidative Stress Quiz

They can only be quenched when two radicals react together

To cause major damage to macromolecules

Superoxide dismutase

<p>They have a short half-life</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To participate in normal biochemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Damage to macromolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Catalase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Causing damage and leading to disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An atom with an unpaired electron in the outermost shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formation of free radicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of unpaired electron(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reformation of the original compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide protection against ROS formation and damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cause major damage to biomolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cause major damage to biological systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Superoxide dismutase (SOD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes damage and contributes to the development of various diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cause major damage to biological systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They neutralize ROS and protect cells from their damaging effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An atom with an unpaired electron in the outermost shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free radicals are formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have unpaired electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers