Free radicals
A) are very stable atoms.
B) are rarely formed by the body's fundamental physiological processes.
C) damage the cell's mitochondria.
D) are formed by exposure to air pollution and tobacco smoke.

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Free radicals are not stable atoms and are formed by exposure to air pollution and tobacco smoke. They can also be formed by the body's physiological processes, but only in small amounts that can be handled by antioxidants. Free radicals can damage the cell's mitochondria and other components, leading to oxidative stress and cellular damage.

Free Radicals