Ch. 4 Fruits - Oxidation Crossword

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  1. 3. Vitamin C is found in _____ fruits and vegetables
  2. 5. Oxidation is the process of removing an electron from an _____
  3. 9. Vitamin C is needed to heal cuts and protect _____ and teeth
  4. 10. Has a pH of more than 7
  5. 12. Has a pH of less than 7
  6. 13. Oxidation is a normal process that our cells undergo, but it can cause _____ on our bodies
  7. 16. Another name for Ascorbic Acid
  8. 18. Enzymatic browning occurs because of a reaction between specific enzymes and _____
  9. 19. Enzymes are substances that _____ up chemical reactions
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  1. 1. Vitamin E and _____ help your immune system
  2. 2. _____ are vitamins and nutrients that help protect your body from harmful molecules in the environment
  3. 4. Antioxidants can inhibit or _____ oxidation
  4. 6. Vitamin A helps your _____
  5. 7. Include citrus _____ in your diet for a good source of antioxidants
  6. 8. Has a pH of exactly 7 (not acid or base)
  7. 9. Adding a base, like _____, will decrease the acidity of foods
  8. 11. For fruit, oxidation causes this color pigment to form
  9. 14. When the _________ on fruit is removed, the fruit will be exposed to air
  10. 15. Vitamin C is the most _____ antioxidant
  11. 17. You should aim to eat 1.5 _____ of fruits a day