Question

Which of the following statements about hydrogen peroxide is INCORRECT?

• A. It is a chemical threat agent as its excessive concentration as a product of industry and from atomic power stations affects the environment.
• B. It can not be used for the disinfection of water pools, food, and beverage packages as it is a chemical threat agent.
• C. It is the most valuable marker for oxidative stress and recognized as one of the major risk factors in the progression of disease-related pathophysiological complications in diabetes.
• D. It is the most valuable marker for inflammatory processes and a mediator for apoptotic cell death.

Hint:

Hydrogen peroxide is useful for various applications, including disinfection, but it must be used in the right concentration to avoid harmful effects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Review each statement. - Statement 1 is true, as hydrogen peroxide is indeed a chemical threat agent when in high concentrations.
- Statement 2 is false, as hydrogen peroxide is actually used in disinfection, including water treatment.
- Statement 3 is correct, as hydrogen peroxide is often used to assess oxidative stress in biological systems.
- Statement 4 is correct as well; hydrogen peroxide plays a role in inflammatory processes.
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