The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment.
potent antioxidant, it easily gives up electrons to provide stability to reactive species such as ROS. Mechanisms of Antioxidant Functions Antioxidants are effective via various mechanisms including: 1) preventive antioxidants, 2) free radical scavengers, 3) sequestration of elements by chelation and
Organelle Type. (not necessarily all functions): 1. Nucleus. Control Center of the cell.  Contains the cell's DNA (genetic information) in the form of genes. Re. Nucleic Acids. * 1 Sequestration and *replication of DNA.* 2 Transcription and *modification of RNA.. Mitochondria. The main function of mitochondria in aerobic cells is the production of energy by synthesis of ATP. However, mitochondria also have many other functions, including e.g.: 1  Processing and storage of calcium ions (Ca 2+).