A Hydroxyl Acts as a Base

question 35

Multiple Choice

A hydroxyl acts as a base.

• A) salt
• B) group
• C) anion
• D) atom
• E) cation

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Definitions:

Free Radicals

Unstable atoms or molecules that have unpaired electrons, which can cause damage to cells, proteins, and DNA by oxidative stress.

Unstable Molecules

Chemical species with a short existence due to an inability to maintain a stable electronic configuration or structure.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all known living organisms.

Major Causes

Principal factors or conditions that lead to a particular outcome or event.