All are true about glutathione except ?
Correct answer: B. It converts hemoglobin to methemoglobin
- A. It is a tripetide
- B. It converts hemoglobin to methemoglobin
- C. It conjugates xenobiotics
- D. It scavenges free radicals and superoxide ions
Explanation
Glutathione is a tripeptide that detoxifies xenobiotics and protects cells by reducing reactive oxygen species. It helps prevent oxidation of haemoglobin rather than converting haemoglobin into methemoglobin.
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