NUTR100 Chapter Notes -Vitamin, Catalase, Lipoprotein

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Antioxidants are chemicals that protect cells from damage from oxidation, including: vitamin e, vitamin c, beta-carotene, vitamin a, selenium. Structure of atoms: atom: the smallest unit of matter. Atoms are composed of: nucleus positively charged center portion of the atom, electrons negatively charged particles surrounding the nucleus. From the atoms of one molecule: to the atoms of another molecule. Oxidation: oxidation is the loss of electrons from a molecule, reduction is the gain of electrons by a molecule, oxidation and reduction usually occur together as an exchange reaction, stable atoms contain an even number of paired electrons. Free radical is an atom that has lost an electron and is left with an unpaired electron. Free radicals are highly reactive and can cause damage to molecules in the cell. Many metabolic processes involve oxidation reactions and can produce free radicals. Free radicals are also produced by: pollution, uv light, toxic substances. Free radicals can cause damage to: cell membranes.

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