The vitamin that functions as an antioxidant and is also known as tocopherol is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that functions as an antioxidant and is also known as tocopherol is:
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin A
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation. Vitamin C is water-soluble antioxidant, A is for vision, D for calcium.

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