Oxygen in Biology and Biochemistry: Role of Free Radicals
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A free radical is defined as any atom or molecule that contains unpaired electrons and has independent existence (hence, the term free). A dot is used to represent a free radical species. The abstraction or gain of one electron by a nonradical molecule may (or may not) convert it to a radical species. Free radicals can have positive, negative, or neutral charges [reactions (12.1.1) and (12.1.2)].
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تاریخ انتشار 2004