KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 26 · KROK (Dentistry)
There are various diseases that cause sharp increase of active oxygen, thus leading to cell membranes destruction. Antioxidants are used to prevent it from happening. The most potent natural antioxidant is:
- A. α-tocopherol
- B. Glycerol
- C. Glucose
- D. Vitamin D
- E. Fatty acids
Hint
Think about which fat-soluble vitamin sits in the lipid bilayer and breaks chain reactions of lipid peroxidation.
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