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E.g., d1 or waxy.

expand all sections collapse all sections  molecular_function Term "antioxidant activity" (GO:0016209)
Term Name antioxidant activity
Term Accession GO:0016209
Aspect molecular_function
Synonyms (0) None.
Definition Inhibition of the reactions brought about by dioxygen (O2) or peroxides. Usually the antioxidant is effective because it can itself be more easily oxidized than the substance protected. The term is often applied to components that can trap free radicals, thereby breaking the chain reaction that normally leads to extensive biological damage.
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