Essential Biochemistry - Free Radicals And Antioxidants (Section 1 - No. 14)
What is the role of reduced glutathione in the antioxidant system?
It is oxidized by glutathione peroxidase
It reduces hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides.
It is the primary antioxidant in the mitochondrial matrix
It increases the level of lipid hydroperoxides
Explanation
Reduced glutathione reduces hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides.
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