Oxidative capacity refers to the ability of a substance or organism to undergo oxidation or utilize oxygen to produce energy. It is a measure of how effectively a system can use oxygen to generate energy for various metabolic processes.
Sentences with «oxidative capacity»
To determine if this was the case, the researchers tested for the level of two markers for oxidative capacity in the mitochondria, where oxygen metabolism takes place in cells. (physiologyinfo.org)
The more mitochondria you have and the more active they are the greater oxidative capacity you have for fat loss. (fitoverfat.com)
The overall oxidative capacity of the atmosphere could be declining, allowing methane to linger longer, he says. (sciencemag.org)