antioxidant

Question 1

free radicals

Answer 1

an odd number of electrons -unpaired electron

Question 2

stable

Answer 2

even number of electrons
all paired

Question 3

unstable

Answer 3

odd number of electrons
unpaired electron

Question 4

redox reactions

Answer 4

OIL RIG

Question 5

examples of free radicals

Answer 5

carcinogens
skin cancer
radiation
smoking
pollution
metabolism

Question 6

SOD and GPX

Answer 6

antioxidant system inside mito
- process of making energy from ETC
-neutralizes super oxide and hydrogen peroxide

Question 7

likely targets of oxidation

Answer 7

mito
proteins
cell membranes
DNA

Question 8

neutralizing free radicals

Answer 8

1. electrons: anti-nutrient can donate an electron to destabilize a free radical
2. conversion to a new stable molecule - O2 to h202

Question 9

the ability to neutralize a free radical is dependent on

Answer 9

vitamins and phytonutrients

Question 10

anti nutrients can

Answer 10

donate an electron and remain stable

Question 11

SOD is dependent on

Answer 11

copper, zinc, manganese

Question 12

SOD does

Answer 12

helps convert hydrogen peroxide into water

Question 13

GPx is dependent on

Answer 13

selenium

Question 14

adaptions to oxidative stress

Answer 14

more mito = more antioxidant enzyme (SOD and GPX)

Question 15

endurance training reduces

Answer 15

oxidative stres

Question 16

phytonutrients

Answer 16

carotenoids, beta carotene, lycopene, polyphenols

Question 17

carotenoids

Answer 17

orange in orange foods (beta carotenoids)

Question 18

lutine

Answer 18

whiteish yellowish color

Question 19

lycopene

Answer 19

red
-tomatoes, watermelon

Question 20

polyphenols

Answer 20

reds, blues, purples
-red wine, coffee, tea

Question 21

top antioxidant foods

Answer 21

red kidney beans, pinto beans, small red beans, blueberries

Question 22

vitamin E

Answer 22

nuts and seeds

Question 23

vitamine C

Answer 23

fruits and vegetables