4 years ago

A _____ is a substance that has an unpaired electron and, as a result, can damage vulnerable compounds, such as DNA.

Biology

2 answers:

amid [387]4 years ago

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Answer:

Answer is free radical.

Explanation:

The free radical is known to be a product resulting from the metabolism of oxygen, that is , they are formed when oxygen splits into single atom. The free radical causes serious damage to the body , this process is known as the oxidative stress.

Note that , the activity of the free radical is that they seek out other electron to becoming a pair, and this is dangerous to the body.

The body can make use of the antioxidants to counter the oxidative stress.

stiv31 [10]4 years ago

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Answer: Free Radical

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