The vitamin that acts as an antioxidant and protects cell membranes from damage is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that acts as an antioxidant and protects cell membranes from damage is:
A. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin E
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that scavenges free radicals and prevents lipid peroxidation of cell membranes. Vitamin C is water-soluble antioxidant, A is for vision, K for clotting.

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