KROK 1 Stomatology 2015 – Question 117 · KROK (Dentistry)
Periodontitis induces the development of lipid peroxidation in the periodontal tissues, as well as an increase in malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide concentration in the oral cavity. Which of the following enzymes provides antioxidant protection?
- A. Amylase
- B. Lactase
- C. Maltase
- D. Invertase
- E. Catalase
Hint
Look for the enzyme that directly neutralises one of the reactive oxygen species named in the stem.
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