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All are free radicals except

A
Superoxide
B
Hydrogen peroxide
C
peroxyl
D
Hydroperoxyl
High-Yield Explanation
Hydrogen peroxide is a reactive oxygen species but not a free radical because all electrons are paired. Clinical correlate: Chronic granulomatous disease also knows as Bridges-Good syndrome is due to deficiency of NADPH oxidase. The lysosomes are unable to produce hydrogen peroxide to kill the bacteria. The patients have increased susceptibility towards catalase-positive organisms. Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition

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