______ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.
A)Antidotes
B)Antioxidants
C)Oxidizing agents
D)Phosphates

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Antioxidants are molecules that can donate an electron to neutralize free radicals and prevent or limit their ability to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells. Antidotes are substances used to counteract the effects of poison or toxic substances, oxidizing agents are substances that cause oxidation (the loss of electrons) and phosphates are molecules containing the chemical group PO4.

______ Prevent or Limit the Ability of Free Radicals to Damage