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Functions and deficiencies (101 cards)

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What is a primary function of Vitamin C?
A. Blood clotting
B. Collagen synthesis
C. Vision
D. Bone mineralization

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Collagen synthesis

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Which food is a rich source of Vitamin C?
A. Cheese
B. Chicken
C. Bell peppers
D. Beef

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Bell peppers

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What deficiency disease is associated with Vitamin C?
A. Pellagra
B. Beriberi
C. Scurvy
D. Rickets

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Scurvy

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Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis and iron absorption?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin B6
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K

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Vitamin C

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What is a good dietary source of Vitamin C?
A. Pork
B. Broccoli
C. Nuts
D. Egg yolk

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Broccoli

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency can cause:
A. Scurvy
B. Beriberi
C. Rickets
D. Anemia

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Beriberi

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What is a key function of Vitamin B1?
A. Antioxidant activity
B. DNA repair
C. Energy metabolism
D. Bone mineralization

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Energy metabolism

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Which food is high in Thiamine?
A. Legumes
B. Fish
C. Bananas
D. Cheese

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Legumes

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A symptom of Riboflavin deficiency is:
A. Cheilosis
B. Night blindness
C. Osteoporosis
D. Neuralgia

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Cheilosis

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Vitamin B2 helps with:
A. Collagen synthesis
B. Antioxidant regeneration
C. Blood clotting
D. Calcium absorption

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Antioxidant regeneration

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Good sources of Vitamin B2 include:
A. Carrots
B. Leafy greens
C. Fish
D. Chicken

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Leafy greens

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Pellagra is caused by a deficiency in:
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin B2
C. Niacin
D. Vitamin B12

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Niacin

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Which vitamin plays a role in DNA repair?
A. Vitamin K
B. Niacin
C. Thiamine
D. Biotin

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Niacin

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A food source rich in Niacin is:
A. Legumes
B. Fortified cereals
C. Leafy greens
D. Yogurt

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Fortified cereals

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Vitamin B5 is essential for producing:
A. Red blood cells
B. Coenzyme A
C. Collagen
D. Insulin

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Coenzyme A

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Which vitamin deficiency may cause burning feet syndrome?
A. B1
B. B2
C. B5
D. B6

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B5

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Vitamin B6 supports which of the following?
A. Bone formation
B. Neurotransmitter synthesis
C. DNA methylation
D. Lipid digestion

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NT synthesis

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Sources of Vitamin B6 include:
A. Beef
B. Poultry
C. Spinach
D. Milk

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Poultry

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Biotin is a coenzyme for:
A. Phosphatases
B. Carboxylases
C. Proteases
D. Lipases

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Carboxylases

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Symptoms of biotin deficiency include:
A. Alopecia
B. Scurvy
C. Dementia
D. Paralysis

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Alopecia

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Folate is critical for:
A. Energy production
B. Vision
C. DNA synthesis
D. Antioxidant regeneration

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DNA synthesis

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A deficiency in folate may result in:
A. Neural tube defects
B. Beriberi
C. Pellagra
D. Scurvy

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neural. tube defects

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What food contains folate?
A. Liver
B. Leafy greens
C. Egg whites
D. Chicken

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leafy greens

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Vitamin B12 is necessary for:
A. Bone formation
B. Collagen synthesis
C. DNA synthesis
D. Blood clotting

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DNA synthesis

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B12 deficiency can lead to: A. Night blindness B. Megaloblastic anemia C. Rickets D. Pellagra
megaloblastic anemia
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Sources of B12 include: A. Legumes B. Animal products C. Bananas D. Nuts
bananas
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Vitamin C is classified as a: A. Macromineral B. Fat-soluble vitamin C. Water-soluble vitamin D. Trace element
water soluble vitamin
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Which B vitamin helps prevent microcytic anemia? A. B1 B. B2 C. B6 D. B12
B6
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is linked to deficiency of: A. Folate B. Niacin C. Thiamine D. Vitamin E
Thiamine
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Egg yolk is a good source of which vitamin? A. Biotin B. Vitamin K C. Thiamine D. Niacin
Biotin
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Which vitamin is most involved in methylation reactions? A. Vitamin B6 B. Vitamin B9 C. Vitamin B12 D. Vitamin C
B12
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Peripheral neuropathy is a symptom of deficiency in: A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B6 C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K
B6
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Which form of Vitamin A supports night vision? A. Retinoic acid B. Retinol C. Rhodopsin D. Retinal
Retinal
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Vitamin A toxicity can cause: A. Hair loss B. Teratogenic effects C. Scurvy D. Night blindness
Teratogenic effects
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What is a source of provitamin A? A. Carrots B. Fish oils C. Eggs D. Liver
Carrots
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Vitamin A helps with: A. Collagen synthesis B. DNA methylation C. Cell differentiation D. Enzyme regulation
Cell differentiation
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A deficiency in Vitamin A can cause: A. Osteomalacia B. Cheilosis C. Xerophthalmia D. Anemia
Xerophthalmia
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Vitamin D deficiency in adults may lead to: A. Rickets B. Osteomalacia C. Scurvy D. Pellagra
Osteomalacia
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Which form of Vitamin D is produced from sunlight? A. D2 (ergocalciferol) B. D3 (Cholecalciferol) C. Retinol D. Calcitonin
D3 (Cholecalciferol)
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Sources of Vitamin D2 include: A. Sunlight B. Fatty fish C. Mushrooms D. Leafy greens
mushrooms
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Hypercalcemia may be caused by excess intake of: A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin K
VD
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Vitamin E acts primarily as a: A. Procoagulant B. Coenzyme C. Lipid-soluble antioxidant D. Calcium regulator
lipid-solube antioxidant
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A deficiency in Vitamin E can cause: A. Rickets B. Neuropathy C. Beriberi D. Glossitis
neuropathy
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High doses of Vitamin E may increase risk of: A. Bleeding B. Hair loss C. Tetany D. Scurvy
bleeding
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What is a source of Vitamin E? A. Almonds B. Yogurt C. Chicken D. Egg whites
almonds
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Vitamin K is essential for: A. Blood clotting B. Collagen synthesis C. Neurotransmitter synthesis D. DNA replication
blood clotting
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Which vitamin activates osteocalcin? A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin K
VK
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A deficiency of Vitamin K may result in: A. Bleeding B. Night blindness C. Anemia D. Dementia
bleeding
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Sources of Vitamin K include: A. Meat B. Spinach C. Dairy D. Bananas
spinach
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Which fat-soluble vitamin supports T-cell production? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K
VA
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Vitamin D assists in the absorption of: A. Iron B. Zinc C. Magnesium D. Calcium
iron
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Vitamin E provides neuroprotection by: A. Enhancing neurotransmitters B. Neutralizing ROS C. Producing collagen D. Activating clotting factors
neutralizing ROS
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Chronic toxicity of Vitamin A affects: A. Liver B. Skin C. Eyes D. Lungs
liver
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Which vitamin is stored in the liver? A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin B12
VA
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Vitamin K's role in bone health involves: A. Antioxidant activity B. Calcium utilization C. Protein synthesis D. DNA repair
calcium utilization
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What condition is treated by Vitamin D supplementation? A. Pellagra B. Osteomalacia C. Beriberi D. Anemia
Osteomalacia
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Night blindness is an early sign of deficiency in: A. Vitamin D B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin B6
VA
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Fatty fish is a natural source of: A. Vitamin K B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin B1
VD
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Which vitamin prevents lipid peroxidation? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin C
VE
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Which vitamin is found in fermented foods like natto? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B2 C. Vitamin K D. Vitamin D
VK
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Which vitamin aids in gene expression? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin B12 D. Vitamin D
VA
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What is a key function of calcium? A. DNA synthesis B. Nerve signaling C. Antioxidant defense D. Neurotransmitter recycling
Nerve signaling
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Which food is high in calcium? A. Bananas B. Pork C. Dairy D. Nuts
Dairy
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Deficiency of calcium may lead to: A. Pellagra B. Osteoporosis C. Scurvy D. Beriberi
Osteoporosis
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Calcium also plays a role in: A. Iron transport B. Antioxidant regeneration C. Blood clotting D. Neurotransmitter metabolism
blood clotting
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Which mineral is essential for enzyme function and muscle control? A. Calcium B. Magnesium C. Iron D. Phosphorus
Mg
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A deficiency in magnesium can cause: A. Muscle cramps B. Scurvy C. Night blindness D. Osteoporosis
muscle cramps
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Magnesium is abundant in: A. Dairy B. Nuts C. Fish D. Eggs
Nuts
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One of the roles of magnesium is: A. Collagen formation B. Nerve and muscle function C. Coagulation D. Lipid peroxidation
nerve and muscle function
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Magnesium acts as a: A. Cofactor for enzymes B. Blood buffer C. Structural protein D. Transport molecule
cofactor for enzymes
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High intake of magnesium may cause: A. Bone overgrowth B. Hemolysis C. Diarrhea D. Kidney stones
Diarrhea
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Which molecule is classified as a reactive oxygen species (ROS)? A. NAD+ B. Superoxide (O₂⁻) C. FMN D. Retinol
Superoxide 02-
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One function of glutathione is to: A. Produce collagen B. Absorb calcium C. Neutralize ROS D. Activate clotting factors
neutralize ROS
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Which vitamin regenerates Vitamin E? A. Vitamin K B. Vitamin A C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin B6
VC
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ROS are primarily generated by which organelle? A. Nucleus B. Mitochondria C. Endoplasmic reticulum D. Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
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ROS damage which part of the cell membrane? A. Cholesterol B. Phospholipids C. Polyunsaturated fatty acids D. Glycoproteins
PUFAs
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Which antioxidant works with selenium? A. Glutathione B. Vitamin A C. Coenzyme Q10 D. Niacin
glutathione
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Selenium functions as a: A. Hormone B. Cofactor for glutathione peroxidase C. Coenzyme D. Neurotransmitter
cofactor for gluathione peroxidase
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Coenzyme Q10 protects: A. DNA B. Mitochondrial lipids C. Proteins in the cytosol D. Skin pigments
mitochondrial lipids
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Excess free radical production is linked to: A. Vitamin storage B. Fat digestion C. Aging D. Cell proliferation
aging
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ROS damage DNA primarily by: A. Cross-linking bases B. Inducing mutations C. Causing strand breaks D. Methylation
causing strand breaks
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What is a source of endogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS)? A. UV radiation B. Smoking C. Mitochondrial electron transport chain D. Heavy metals
mitochondrial ETC
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Reactive nitrogen species (RNS) include: A. Hydroxyl radicals B. FMN C. Nitric oxide (NO*) D. Coenzyme A
Nitric oxide (NO)
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Which of the following is NOT a source of exogenous ROS? A. UV light B. Mitochondrial leakage ✔ C. Pollution D. Heavy metals
mitochondrial leakage
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Which disease is associated with oxidative damage to neurons? A. Pellagra B. Parkinson’s disease C. Beriberi D. Xerophthalmia
Parkinson's disease
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Oxidative stress is linked to the formation of: A. Insulin B. DNA mutations C. Bone matrix D. Hemoglobin
DNA mutations
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Which antioxidant prevents lipid peroxidation? A. Vitamin E B. Vitamin K C. Thiamine D. Folate
VE
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Antioxidants help reduce risk of: A. Fractures B. Atherosclerosis C. Muscle cramps D. Allergies
atherosclerosis
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Which antioxidant is lipid-soluble? A. Vitamin C B. Biotin C. Vitamin E D. Thiamine
VE
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What cellular structure is most at risk from ROS damage? A. Ribosomes B. Endoplasmic reticulum C. Cell membrane D. Cytoskeleton
cell membrane
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What does glutathione peroxidase require to function properly? A. Magnesium B. Niacin C. Selenium D. Iron
Selenium
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What role does coenzyme Q10 play in cells? A. Enhances folate function B. Facilitates neurotransmitter production C. Protects mitochondrial proteins D. Increases heme synthesis
protects mitochondrial proteins
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How do ROS damage proteins? A. Phosphorylation B. Misfolding and aggregation C. Cross-linking D. Hydrolysis
misfolding and aggregation
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An imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants leads to: A. Homeostasis B. Oxidative stress C. Inflammation D. Ketosis
oxidative stress
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What is a health benefit of antioxidant consumption? A. Increases cholesterol B. Reduces LDL oxidation C. Increases blood sugar D. Enhances sodium retention
reduces LDL oxidation
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What does vitamin C regenerate? A. NADH B. Retinol C. Vitamin E D. Folic acid
VE
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Free radicals are unstable because they: A. Have extra protons B. Lack enzymes C. Have unpaired electrons D. Have low pH
having unpaired electrons
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Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by: A. Blocking their receptors B. Chelating minerals C. Donating electrons D. Absorbing light
donating electrons
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Which antioxidant is especially important in neuroprotection? A. Vitamin D B. Coenzyme Q10 C. Vitamin K D. Thiamine
coenzyme Q10
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Peroxynitrite (ONOO⁻) is a: A. Lipid B. Protein C. Reactive nitrogen species D. Vitamin
reactive nitrogen species
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Which of the following does not generate ROS? A. NADPH oxidase B. Cytochrome P450 C. Xanthine oxidase D. Glutathione peroxidase
glutathione peroxidase