Phenols can be powerful antioxidants.Which statement describes antioxidants?
A) Antioxidants denature proteins and destroy bacteria.
B) Antioxidants capture free radicals, which are involved in certain disease processes.
C) Most vitamins are antioxidants.
D) Antioxidants are highly water soluble.
E) All of these describe antioxidants.

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Antioxidants capture free radicals, which can cause damage to cells and are involved in disease processes.

Phenols Can Be Powerful Antioxidants.Which Statement Describes Antioxidants