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Biochemistry Vitamins and Minerals a331b410

Following are antioxidants except

A
Carotenoids
B
Benzene
C
Vit E
D
Selenium
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: b (benzene) Ref: Vasudevan 4th ed/ p.341Examples of antioxidants:-Vit E SeleniumCaffeineBeta caroteneVit ACeruloplasminVit CMannitolNote:Stronger natural (biological) antioxidant-Vitamin EPreventive antioxidants- inhibit initial production of free radicals, eg. Catalase, glutathione peroxidise, dieth) triamine penta acetic acid (DTPA), EDTAChain breaking antioxidants:- inhibit propagati ve phase eg: super oxide dismutase, vitamin E.

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