Biology, asked by nasirhusain6176, 1 year ago

What is/are biological antioxidants

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Answered by ManavThakur

Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, thereby leading to chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms. Antioxidants such as thiols or ascorbic acid (vitamin C) terminate these chain reactions.

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