Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). **Assertion (A):** Vitamin E and Selenium show a synergistic relationship in protecting cells from oxidative damage. **Reason (R):** Vitamin E prevents the formation of lipid hydroperoxides in membranes, while Selenium is an essential component of glutathione peroxidase, which destroys peroxides inside the cytosol. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Options:

  • A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B: Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
  • C: A is true but R is false.
  • D: A is false but R is true.

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