Essential Biochemistry - Free Radicals And Antioxidants (Section 1 - No. 38)
What is the role of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase?
Converts superoxide to hydrogen peroxide
Reduces hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides
Catalyzes the reduction of dioxygen to yield water
Produces superoxide
Explanation
Glutathione peroxidase reduces hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides using reduced glutathione.
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