Examples of antioxidant enzyme systems include superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and which of the following?
A) vitamin E
B) catalase
C) beta carotene
D) vitamin C

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Catalase is an important antioxidant enzyme system that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. This helps to prevent the formation of damaging reactive oxygen species in cells. While vitamins E and C and beta carotene are also important antioxidants, they do not function as enzyme systems.

Examples of Antioxidant Enzyme Systems Include Superoxide Dismutase, Glutathione Peroxidase