DNA may be damaged from the by-products of normal cellular aerobic respiration. Name three of these electrophilic oxidants that are generally classified as reactive oxidants

What will be an ideal response?


Superoxides (O2?), hydroxyl radicals (?OH), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

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a. coral reef b. eel grass bed c. pelagic d. deep sea

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Which of the following is TRUE about water?

a. The oxygen end is slightly electropositive. b. Hydrogen bonds hold water molecules together. c. Water covers about one-half of the surface of the earth. d. Hydrophobic interactions attract water molecules. e. Solvent properties are greatest with nonpolar molecules

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LDL cholesterol is taken into the cell by receptor-mediated endocytosis

__________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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