Question

what do antioxidants do in the body?
a. cause oxidation reactions that benefit the body
b. prevent oxidation reactions that benefit the body
c. prevent oxidation reactions that damage the body
d. cause oxidation reactions that damage the body

Explanation:

Antioxidants neutralize free - radicals which are products of oxidation reactions that can damage cells in the body. So they prevent oxidation reactions that damage the body.

Answer:

C. Prevent oxidation reactions that damage the body