(a)
Interpretation: To determine the
Concept introduction: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) is the species that are formed from the
ROS are important for the body but they have to be eliminated when they are not required as they are harmful when not needed.
(b)
Interpretation: To determine the chemical reaction for the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide within cells.
Concept introduction: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) is the species that are formed from the
ROS are important for the body but they have to be eliminated when they are not required. They are harmful to the human body so they are eliminated when they are not needed.
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