Oxygen Compounds Toxic to Pathogens Include

Question

Oxygen compounds toxic to pathogens include
A) hydrogen peroxide.
B) hypochlorus acid.
C) nitric oxide.
D) hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorus acid, and nitric oxide.

Accepted Answer

All three compounds (hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorus acid, and nitric oxide) are toxic to pathogens by causing oxidative damage to their cells. Hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorous acid are produced by immune cells like neutrophils to kill off invading bacteria, while nitric oxide is also produced by immune cells to inhibit the growth of pathogens.