Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 192: 4

Answer

a. the hydroxyl radical

Work Step by Step

Hydroxyl radicals are highly reactive because they are highly oxidizing in nature and attack most of the organic molecules.

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