Question

select all that apply
which of the following are highly reactive, toxic byproducts of oxygen metabolism?
hydrogen peroxide (h₂o₂)
carbon dioxide (co₂)
molecular oxygen (o₂)
ozone (o₃)
hydroxyl radical (oh⁻)
water (h₂o)
superoxide ion (o₂⁻)

Explanation:

• Hydrogen peroxide (\(H_2O_2\)): A reactive oxygen species.
• Ozone (\(O_3\)): Highly reactive and toxic.
• Hydroxyl radical (\(OH^-\)): Extremely reactive.
• Superoxide ion (\(O_2^-\)): A reactive oxygen species.
• Carbon dioxide (\(CO_2\)): A common, relatively stable molecule.
• Molecular oxygen (\(O_2\)): Essential for life, not highly reactive in this context.
• Water (\(H_2O\)): A stable, non - toxic molecule.

Answer:

Hydrogen peroxide (\(H_2O_2\)), Ozone (\(O_3\)), Hydroxyl radical (\(OH^-\)), Superoxide ion (\(O_2^-\))