Some micronutrients, such as vitamins E and C, can function as antioxidants in that they are able to: A. increase the amount of free radicals to decrease damage to the DNA B. increase the activity of the free radicals, thereby lessening their damage to DNA C. deactivate or neutralize free radicals, thereby lessening their damage to DNA D. increase free radical production within cells

C. deactivate or neutralize free radicals, thereby lessening their damage to DNA

Explanation:

Antioxidants are generally stable compounds capable of donating electrons to unpaired radicals thereby neutralizing its effects.

They search and reacts with free radicals to terminate their chain reactions. thus neutralizing  theses  reactions  before  damaging body molecules.Thus they they prevent cellular damaged,therefore protecting cells

.Most  antioxidants are obtained from normal diet and from supplement.

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