A _____ is a functional group that is temporarily unattached and is highly reactive because of unpaired electrons.
A)hydroxyl
B)phosphate
C)amine group
D)free radical

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A free radical is a molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron. This makes it highly reactive and unstable, as it seeks to form a bond with another molecule or atom in order to complete its valence shell. Free radicals can cause damage to cells and tissues through a process known as oxidative stress.

A _____ Is a Functional Group That Is Temporarily Unattached