Q.Assertion (A) : Consumption of foods rich Antioxidants can lower the risk of carcinogenesis. Reasons (R) : Antioxidants neutralize the free radicals circulating in blood stream. Code :
Correct answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
Explanation
Antioxidant neutrilize the free radicle, free radical are capable of damaging cells and genetic material. The free radical generated as inevitable by product of turning food into energy in the body, it also formed after exercising or expose to cigarette, smoke, air pollution and sunlight. Consumption of food rich in antioxidants lower the risk of carcinogens. 169
Antioxidant neutrilize the free radicle, free radical are capable of damaging cells and genetic material. The free radical generated as inevitable by product of turning food into energy in the body, it also formed after exercising or expose to cigarette, smoke, air pollution and sunlight. Consumption of food rich in antioxidants lower the risk of carcinogens. 169