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A molecule that protects cells by preventing oxidation is known as a(n) ________.

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The answer is Antioxidant. It is has a compound ability to prevent or repair the damage caused by oxidation. These nutrients Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-carotene, Vitamin A, and Selenium serve as antioxidants. Primary role is as an antioxidant and improves immune function. Protects polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in cooking oils and in the plasma membrane.

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