Which statement about free radicals is NOT true?

a. Free radicals arise from exposure to UV radiation, cigarette smoking, and air pollution.
b. High levels of free radicals alter DNA and destabilize membranes.
c. Free radicals generated by energy metabolism are not useful to the body.
d. Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons, making them highly reactive.


Answer: c. Free radicals generated by energy metabolism are not useful to the body.

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