A example of a preventive antioxidant is_______________?
Correct answer: A. Catalase
- A. Catalase
- B. Tocopherol
- C. Superoxide dismutase
- D. Urate
Explanation
Catalase is a preventive antioxidant because it removes hydrogen peroxide before it can generate more damaging reactive oxygen species. Tocopherol is mainly a chain-breaking antioxidant that interrupts lipid peroxidation.
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