Compounds such as vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and selenium that prevent oxygen from combining with other substances in the body to form harmful compounds are known as _____.

A. antioxidants
B. essential nutrients
C. free radicals
D. probiotics
E. amino acids


Answer: A

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