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Match the following antioxidants with their mechanism of action:

Lycopene = Scavenges free radicals Carnitines = Neutralizes free radicals & act as energy source Zinc = Neutralizes NADPH oxidase & scavenges OH radicals Selenium = Enhances enzyme activity Vitamin C = Neutralizes free radical Vitamin E = Neutralizes free radical Antioxidant = Mechanism

What is the mechanism of action of Lycopene?

Scavenges free radicals

What is the mechanism of action of Carnitines?

Neutralizes free radicals & act as energy source

What is the mechanism of action of Zinc?

Neutralizes NADPH oxidase & scavenges OH radicals Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Selenium?

Enhances enzyme activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Vitamin C?

Neutralizes free radical Signup and view all the answers

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Antioxidant Compounds

Lycopene, carotenoids, zinc, selenium, vitamins C & E are antioxidants
They neutralize free radicals
Zinc, selenium and Vitamins C&E enhance enzyme activity
They neutralize NADPH oxidase and scavenge hydroxyl radicals
They scavenge free radicals, acting as an energy source.

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Explore the essential role of antioxidant compounds like lycopene, carotenoids, zinc, and vitamins C & E in neutralizing free radicals. Understand how these substances enhance enzyme activity and act as energy sources to combat oxidative stress in the body. This quiz provides insights into the significance of antioxidants in health and nutrition.