KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 135 · KROK (Dentistry)
Reduced activity of antioxidant enzymes enhances peroxidation of cell membrane lipids. The reduction of glutathione peroxidase activity is caused by the following microelement deficiency:
- A. Manganese
- B. Cobalt
- C. Molybdenum
- D. Selenium
- E. Copper
Hint
Recall which trace element is built into the active site of this antioxidant enzyme as an unusual amino acid.
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