Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding free radicals?
A. Free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism.
B. Our body has no mechanism to combat free radicals.
C. Exposure to pollution decreases free radical production.
D. A free radical is an atom with paired electrons in its outermost shell.
Answer: A
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