Describe what an antioxidant is. What is it about the structure of molecules like anthocyanins and vitamin E that make them good antioxidants? Explain in some detail how the FRAP assay that allows to measure the antioxidant capacity of various juices
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What is an antioxidant? An antioxidant is a molecule that can prevent or slow down the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons, and it can lead to the formation of free radicals, which are highly reactive Show more…
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