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Some Herbicides,such as Paraquat,work by Causing the Oxidation of NADPH

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Some herbicides,such as paraquat,work by causing the oxidation of NADPH to NADP. Although this is a potent herbicide,it also is toxic to humans,particularly when inhaled. How does paraquat interfere with photosynthesis and thus act as an herbicide? How might paraquat be causing toxicity for human cells?

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By oxidizing NADPH to NADP directly,the ...

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