What Effect Do Free Radicals Have on the Body

question 13

Multiple Choice

What effect do free radicals have on the body?

• A) They cause the steroid oxidase to build up in the body over time.
• B) They destroy the telomeres at the end of DNA chains.
• C) They enter into potentially harmful chemical reactions which cause irreparable cell damage.
• D) They cause the build up of atoms that possess an unpaired electron.

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The mistaken perception of a relationship between two variables that are, in fact, not related.

Cognitive Bias

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, where individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception.

Temporal Precedence

A principle stating that for one thing to cause another, the cause must occur before the effect.

Authority

Authority is the recognized power or right of an individual or organization to make decisions and enforce obedience, often within a specific domain or field.