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superoxide is damaging to body as it is quixkly metabolised to free oxygen radicals. these radicals damage cells, cause atherosclerosis, cancer, and other metabolic conditions.
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What is a radical in your body?
Examples: hydroxyl radical (OH.) and the superoxide anion O2(-).
What is the substrate of superoxide dismutase?
The substrate of the superoxide dismutase is the superoxide ion. The superoxide ion is believed to be responsible for the peroxidative hemolysis and lipid peroxidation.
What is the chemical symbol for superoxide?
KO2, [O2-] being the superoxide anion.
What is sod superoxide dismutase used for?
it is an enzyme for dismutation of superoxide radicals that are formed in the aerobic respiration
What is the colour of potassium superoxide?
yellow
Do obligate anaerobes express superoxide dismutase?
No, obligate anaerobes do not express superoxide dismutase. This is because these organisms do not encounter oxygen in their natural environment and therefore do not need enzymes to detoxify reactive oxygen species like superoxide.
What is the charge on the superoxide ion?
-1 charge
Can you identify Na O2?
Sodium Superoxide
What is the chemical KO?
This compound is the potassium superoxide.
What is the function of superoxide dismutase?
hey simply it is an enzyme which
Is Ontario dangerous?
Any body of water can be dangerous.
What is the chemical formula of carbon superoxide?
C(o2)4
