The First Two Steps of Ethanol Metabolism Are Shown Below

question 68

Multiple Choice

The first two steps of ethanol metabolism are shown below. Which molecule is reduced over the course of these reactions?

• A) ethanol and acetaldehyde
• B) alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
• C) ethanol and alcohol dehydrogenase
• D) acetic acid
• E) NAD⁺

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