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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > technical chemicals > antioxidants > reactive oxygen species > singlet oxygen
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singlet oxygen

Definition:
An excited state of molecular oxygen generated photochemically or chemically. Singlet oxygen reacts with a variety of biological molecules such as nucleic acids; proteins; and lipids; causing oxidative damages.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
reactive oxygen species
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/147772
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