OPSC 2018 Solved Paper

Question : 95 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

Antioxidants present in food stuffs

Retard action of oxygen on food materials
Helps in its preservation
Prevents spoilage
All of the above

Solution:

Antioxidants are found in certain food and may prevent some of the damage caused by free radicals by neutralising them. These include the nutrient antioxidants, Vitamin A, C and

E

, and the minerals copper, zinc and selenium.
Antioxidants present in food stuffs are retard action of oxygen on food materials, helps in its preservation, prevent spoilage.
Thus, the option (d) is correct.

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