Vitamin E functions as a(n) ________ to protect cell membranes from being damaged.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: antioxidant

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a. high, small b. high, large c. low, small d. low, large

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a. it can be replaced with another during protein synthesis b. it can be synthesized in the body if its non-essential c. gene expression will alter to compensate for it. d. it is usually due to the deamination and burning of that amino acid.

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