____ absorb the extra electron in the free radicals and thereby prevent them from damaging the cell.

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Antioxidants are substances that can neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals by donating an electron to them. This prevents the free radicals from damaging the cell by attacking and stealing an electron from important cellular components such as DNA, proteins, and lipids. Therefore, antioxidants can prevent oxidative stress and promote cellular health. The other options (B, C, and D) do not refer to any known biological mechanisms or substances that could prevent free radical damage.

____ Absorb the Extra Electron in the Free Radicals and Thereby