Free radical scavanging system enzyme is
Correct Answer: Glutathione peroxidase
Description: Answer-B. Glutathione peroxidaseAntioxidant mechanisms1. Non-enzymatic systemAntioxidants (Vit E , Vit A, Vit C, glutathione and Cysteine)Tissue proteins (transferrin, ferritin, laetofeftifl, and ceruloplasmin).2. Enzymatic systemCatalaseSupuoxide damutase (SOD)3. Glutathione peroxidasePresent in mitochondria & cytosol.It catalyzes free radical breakdown.H2O2 + 2 G S H - G S S G + 2 H2O2OH + 2 G S H - G S S G + 2H2O
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