A Clouding of the Lens in the Eye That Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

• A)cataracts.
• B)glaucoma.
• C)age-related macular degeneration.
• D)presbyopia.

---

Definitions:

Phenanthrene

A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon made up of three fused benzene rings, found in coal tar and crude oil.

Carbon Tetrachloride

A colorless liquid with the formula CCl4, historically used as a cleaning agent, fire extinguisher, and refrigerant, now recognized as a carcinogen.

Pyridine

A basic heterocyclic organic compound with the formula C5H5N, featuring a ring structure similar to benzene but with one methine group (\(CH\)) replaced by a nitrogen atom.

Aromatic

Compounds that contain a planar ring of atoms that are stabilized by a delocalization of pi electrons according to Huckel's rule.