Multiple choice

During metabolism, ascorbic acid must be converted into ______ by _____

  1. Hydroascorbic acid, oxidation

  2. Dehydroascobric acid, oxidation

  3. Dehydroascobric acid, reduction

  4. Hydroascorbic acid, reduction
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant by donating electrons, which results in its own oxidation. During this metabolic process, it is oxidized to form dehydroascorbic acid. Reduction would involve gaining electrons, which is the reverse of this process.

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