All of the Following Statements About Glutathione Are Correct EXCEPT

question 119

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about glutathione are correct EXCEPT

• A) in the absence of reduced glutathione, damage to red cell membranes results.
• B) glutathione may be described to function as an antioxidant.
• C) reduced glutathione functions in red cells in part to remove hydrogen peroxide.
• D) the molecule is unusual in that it is a cyclic tripeptide.
• E) oxidized glutathione consists of six amino acid residues, and it contains a disulfide bridge.

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Definitions:

Highly Soluble

Describes a substance that is capable of being dissolved to a great extent in a given solvent.

Ammonia

A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3, which is a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell.

Excretion

The procedure through which an organism's body eliminates metabolic waste materials and poisonous substances.

Insoluble

Not able to be dissolved in a particular solvent, often referring to solids that cannot be dissolved in liquids.