A highly reactive molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron in an outer orbital that is NOT contributing to molecular bonding is termed a:
A) free radical.
B) nucleic acid.
C) cofactor.
D) peptide.

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A free radical is a highly reactive molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron in an outer orbital that is not contributing to molecular bonding. Nucleic acids are molecules that contain genetic information, cofactors are molecules that assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions, and peptides are chains of amino acids that make up proteins.

A Highly Reactive Molecule or Atom That Has an Unpaired