BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION OF VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ are chemicals found in plants that are believed to work as antioxidants, reduce inflammation, fight or prevent many types of cancer, and reduce the risk of disease.
A
Phytonutrients
B
nutrients
C
amino acids
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These natural antioxidants from plant materials are mainly polyphenols (phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, lignans and stilbenes), carotenoids (xanthophylls and carotenes) and vitamins (vitamin E and C) [6, 20].

Detailed explanation-2: -Indoles and glucosinolates, like other phytochemicals, can help lower your cancer risk. They are known to prevent tumor growth and decrease production of cancer-related hormones. They can be found in broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Phytic acid is a type of inositol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most plants contain compounds that possess antioxidant activity. They are polyphenolics that occur in all parts of the plant-wood, bark, stems, leaves, fruit, roots, flowers, pollen and seeds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antioxidants are found in broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, corn, carrots, mangos, sweet potatoes, soybeans, cantaloupe, oranges, spinach, nuts, lettuce, celery, liver, fish oil, seeds, grains, kale, beets, red peppers, potatoes, blueberries, strawberries, and black and green tea.

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