Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 60E
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The vitamins which are antioxidant and help in eliminating the free radicals are to be stated.
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Vitamins are the group of organic compounds. Vitamins are necessary for growth. Vitamins are required in small quantity. Vitamins cannot be synthesized in the body. Different vitamins have different biological activity.
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