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What is the mechanism that white blood cells used to kill bacteria, fungi and other invading organisms?
Explanation
Phagocytes destroy microbes via respiratory burst generating reactive oxygen species like superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and hypochlorous acid through NADPH oxidase and myeloperoxidase. These oxidants damage microbial membranes, proteins, and DNA intracellularly.
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