Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Free Radicals

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding free radicals?

• A)Free radicals have been implicated in aging and many diseases.
• B)Free radicals are produced when the body uses oxygen or breaks down fats and proteins.
• C)Free radical production is increased by environmental factors such as exhaust fumes.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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