12) What is true about reactive oxygen species (ROS)? (Indicate all that apply). ? In the Haber-Weiss reaction superoxide anions and hydrogen peroxide are converted to hydroxyl radicals. ? Reactive oxygen species cause formation of covalent DNA adducts. ? Reactive oxygen species are toxic because they are able to cause hydrogen abstraction. ? Reactive oxygen species are toxic because they cause non-covalent interactions with neurotransmitter receptor proteins. ? Reactive oxygen species are toxic because they cause methemoglobinemia .
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