Question

___________ employ a "respiratory burst" to produce bactericidal chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hypochlorite (HClO).

Answer 1

Neutrophils employ a "respiratory burst" to produce bactericidal chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and hypochlorite (HClO).

Step-by-step explanation:

Neutrophils is a type of white blood cell that helps to heal damaged tissues and resolve infections. It employ a "respiratory burst" also known as "oxidative burst" to destroy bacteria infection.

"Respiratory burst" plays an important role in the immune system. It is a crucial reaction that occurs in phagocytes to degrade internalized particles and bacteria.

Neutrophils and monocytes utilize myeloperoxidase to further combine hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) with Chlorine (Cl) to produce hypochlorite, which plays a role in destroying bacteria.

Answer 2

Neutrophils.

Step-by-step explanation:

Neutrophil is the main cell involved in the acute phase of intraocular inflammation. Activated neutrophils produce proteases and metabolites of reactive oxygen intermediate species. Examples are, superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals. They have anti-inflammatory properties.