Free Radical 3
Free Radical 3 : Chemistry and Chemical Disasters. Atom or molecule produced as a by-product of oxidation (the cellular process of burning fuel) that bears an unpaired electron and is potentially harmful to the body. Free radicals are neutralized in the body by antioxidants. In the body, free radicals are generated by both enzymatic and chemical reactions, including the metabolism of fats. Free radicals are believed to be involved in extensive damage to the body, including aging cancer, heart disease and arthritis
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