Question

Some protection is provided against carcinogens by

• A. Penicilic acid
• B. Afflatoxin
• C. Streptomycin
• D. Tocopherol / Vitamin E

Answer 1

The correct option is D Tocopherol / Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. It is estimated that vitamin E provides protection against carcinogens but the mechanism is not clearly understood. Gamma-tocotrienol, a cofactor found in natural vitamin E preparations, may decrease prostate tumour formation.

So, the correct answer is 'Tocopherol/ Vitamin E'.