Attack of the Free Radicals!

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  1. 6. Fill in the blank: A free radical has a __________ __________ (2 words)
  2. 8. A famous antioxidant found in oranges and guava (2 words)
  3. 11. Smoke and this dirty air thing increase free radicals
  4. 12. This gives us Vitamin D but can also create free radicals
  5. 15. Too many radicals, too little defense = __________ ________ (2 words)
  6. 17. I describe a molecule that is calm and happy with all its electrons.
  7. 19. Tiny cell powerhouses where antioxidants guard energy production.
  8. 20. Clue: What happens to cells when radicals win? __________ _______ (2 words)
  9. 21. Your body makes this powerful antioxidant, starts with "G".
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  1. 1. Sunlight gives me to your skin – wear sunscreen to stop __________ _______
  2. 2. Things made by accident when making something else. One word, starts with "B"
  3. 3. Wild oxygen team that loves to damage cells — 3 words, first word "R"
  4. 4. Too many free radicals speed up this natural life process
  5. 5. Normal body process that produces energy—and some free radicals.
  6. 7. Another name for reactive substances that cause oxidative stress.
  7. 9. I fight the bad guys called free radicals. Who am I? (Starts with "A")
  8. 10. Fill in the blank: I am a mineral friend of antioxidants: S__________
  9. 13. Fill in the blank: A ______ ________ is a lonely molecule missing a friend
  10. 14. I hunt and catch free radicals. What am I? (One word, starts with "S")
  11. 16. Cloudy lens in your eye, making vision blurry. What is this called?
  12. 18. Antioxidants help protect this genetic material from damage.