ROS are generated during __________.

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Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are generated during various processes including xenobiotic metabolism, respiratory burst, and exposure to ionizing radiation. Xenobiotic metabolism involves the breakdown of foreign compounds which can result in the production of ROS. The respiratory burst is a process in immune cells where they rapidly produce ROS to kill invading pathogens. Ionizing radiation can also lead to the formation of ROS by breaking water molecules into hydroxyl radicals and other reactive species.

ROS Are Generated During __________