Which statement regarding free radicals is FALSE?
a. Free radicals donate electrons to unstable compounds.
b. Free radicals contain an unpaired electron.
c. Free radicals can be neutralized by antioxidants.
d. Free radicals steal electrons from phospholipids found in cell membranes.
Answer: a. Free radicals donate electrons to unstable compounds.
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