How Is Ethanol Metabolized in the Liver

question 47

Multiple Choice

How is ethanol metabolized in the liver?

• A) Ethanol is metabolized by a series of reduction reactions to produce ethane gas.
• B) Ethanol is metabolized by a series of oxidation reactions to produce lactic acid and water.
• C) Ethanol is not metabolized, but rather it is excreted as a poison by the kidneys.
• D) Ethanol is metabolized by a series of oxidation reactions to produce carbon dioxide and water.
• E) None of these is correct.

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