1.

Electrophiles are deficient of pair of electrons and free radicals contain an odd number of electrons.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in an interview.My question comes from Bioactivation and Tissue Toxicity topic in division Biotransformation of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

Answer»

The correct choice is (a) True

Explanation: ELECTROPHILES are the SPECIES which are deficient in a pair of electron. These electrophiles in our body are generated through cytochrome P-450. FREE RADICALS are species containing an odd number of electrons. These may be positively charged, negatively charged or neutral. Free radicals are formed via NADPH cytochrome P-450 REDUCTASE.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions