As they drift about the cell in their unstable state,____ cause damage to the DNA and other structures the cell needs to function.

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The phrase "free radicals" is commonly used in scientific literature to refer to unstable molecules that are missing an electron. As a result, free radicals will seek out other molecules in order to steal an electron, which can cause damage to the molecules they interact with. This can include damage to the DNA, lipids, and proteins in a cell. The other choices, "liberated radicals," "gratis radicals," and "rogue radicals," are not commonly used phrases in scientific literature to refer to this concept.

As They Drift About the Cell in Their Unstable State,____