Yamiche is a biochemist with a company that manufacturers substances that can be added to foods to improve their flavor. She's discovered a chemical that she called "Agent X" in beet juice. Agent X prevents human cell membranes from being damaged by highly unstable substances that are in the environment. Based on this information, Agent X is a(an) ____.

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Based on the information given, Agent X is an antioxidant because it prevents damage to human cell membranes caused by unstable substances in the environment, which is a key function of antioxidants.

Yamiche Is a Biochemist with a Company That Manufacturers Substances