Answer
It is a byproduct of respiration reactions and is oxidative in nature. It can generate free oxygen radicals which are harmful for cells.
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Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition
by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.
Published by
Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10:
0321733606
ISBN 13:
978-0-32173-360-3
Chapter 6 - Microbial Growth - Study Questions - Review - Page 179: 3b
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