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erika

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following statements about free radicals is true?
 
  Their association with the aging process is a myth.
  Antioxidants have little effect on the damage that can be caused by free
  radicals.
  Oxygen free radicals scramble DNA and produce errors in cell maintenance.
  All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

The term free radicals refers to
 
  the idea that surgery can free the body of tumors.
  electrons that are unattached to their nuclei.
  the minority of the elderly who rebel against ageism.
  cancer cells.


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aidanmbrowne

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Oxygen free radicals scramble DNA and produce errors in cell maintenance.

Answer to Question 2

electrons that are unattached to their nuclei.


erika

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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