A 2 year old boy is diagnosed with hemolytic anemia due to G-6-PD deficiency.
Which is the most likely function of this enzyme?

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A 2 year old boy is diagnosed with hemolytic anemia due to G-6-PD deficiency.   
 Which is the most likely function of this enzyme?

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neutralization of hydrogen peroxide and reactive oxygen species

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contribution to NADH production for the electron transport chain

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synthesis of ATP at the substrate level

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participation in the ATP production for RBCs

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providence of intermediates for the citric acid cycle

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