What is a free radical?

a. An antioxidant substance that prevents accumulation of cell-damaging oxides
b. A substance in food that interacts with nutrients to decrease their utilization
c. A nutrient in excess of body needs that the body is free to degrade with no consequence
d. A molecule that is unstable and highly reactive because it contains unpaired electrons


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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