A medical researcher is investigating the chemical and physical properties of substance that she isolated from the surface of charcoal-grilled meat.When the scientist mixes a small amount of the substance with living human cells,the chemical causes the rapid breakdown of the cells' plasma membranes.She is able to prevent this reaction by adding vitamin C to the mixture of the substance chemical and cells.Based on this information,the scientist has _________.

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The scientist has determined that the chemical isolated from charcoal-grilled meat is an oxidizing agent based on its ability to rapidly break down the plasma membranes of living human cells. Vitamin C, a known antioxidant, is able to prevent this reaction from occurring, suggesting that the chemical is causing oxidative damage to the cells. None of the other answer choices accurately reflect the information given in the scenario.

A Medical Researcher Is Investigating the Chemical and Physical Properties