How Does Vitamin C Protect Cells from Damage Caused by Reactive

question 67

Multiple Choice

How does vitamin C protect cells from damage caused by reactive oxygen species?

• A)Vitamin C donates electrons to a reactive oxygen species like the superoxide molecule.The superoxide molecule is neutralized and,at the same time,dehydroascorbic acid is converted to ascorbic acid.
• B)Vitamin C removes electrons from a reactive oxygen species like the superoxide molecule.This reaction neutralizes the superoxide molecule and,at the same time,ascorbic acid is converted to dehydroascorbic acid.
• C)Vitamin C donates electrons to a reactive oxygen species like the superoxide molecule.The superoxide molecule is neutralized and,at the same time,ascorbic acid is converted to dehydroascorbic acid.
• D)Vitamin C does not react with the superoxide molecule.

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