What Is the Net Result of the Successive Reactions Catalyzed

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the net result of the successive reactions catalyzed by superoxide dismutase and catalase?

• A)conversion of the free radical O₂^. to H₂O₂,which is converted to water and O₂
• B)conversion of the free radical O₂^. to H₂O₂,which is converted to water and GSSG and water
• C)conversion of the free radical O₂^. to peroxide,which is converted to CO₂ and water
• D)conversion of the free radical O₂^. to carbon dioxide and water
• E)none of the above

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