A Highly Reactive Molecule or Atom That Has an Unpaired

question 46

Multiple Choice

A highly reactive molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron in an outer orbital that is NOT contributing to molecular bonding is termed a:

• A) free radical.
• B) nucleic acid.
• C) cofactor.
• D) peptide.

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