Which of the Following Statements About Free Radicals Is Incorrect

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about free radicals is incorrect?

• A)They are a by-product of oxygen-consuming redox reactions.
• B)Their unpaired electron makes them extremely reactive.
• C)They can disrupt covalent bonds in biomolecules.
• D)B vitamins provide protection from their harmful effects.
• E)Superoxide catalase is one of the specific enzymes that can provide protection from their harmful effects.

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