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Oxidative Stress Quiz

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  1. 1

    Which statement best defines oxidative stress?

  2. 2

    Which cellular enzyme catalyses the conversion of superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide as part of intracellular defence against reactive oxygen species?

  3. 3

    Which reactive substance generated during the respiratory burst is directly responsible for producing a bleach‑like antimicrobial effect within phagocytic cells?

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