Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 18, Problem 23P
Interpretation Introduction

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Types of reactive oxygen species, and the reason for their being dangerous to cells.

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The free radicals, that are found in a biological system and are formed from oxygen, are termed as reactive oxygen species. Oxygen is prone to form ROS because of the presence of two unpaired electrons in its outer shell. Moreover, the sequential addition of electrons can lead to the formation of reactive oxygen species.

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