Substances That Prevent Oxygen from Combining to Form Free Radicals

question 76

Multiple Choice

Substances that prevent oxygen from combining to form free radicals are known as

• A) collagen.
• B) telomeres
• C) antioxidants.
• D) coenzymes.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

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CT Scans

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PET Scans

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