Where Does Alcohol Metabolism Predominantly Occur in the Body

question 21

Multiple Choice

Where does alcohol metabolism predominantly occur in the body?

• A)intestines
• B)liver
• C)kidney
• D)lungs

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.

Polypeptide Chains

Sequences of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming part of or the whole protein molecule.

Quaternary

A level of protein structure where multiple polypeptide chains, referred to as subunits, come together to form a functional protein complex.

Acidic Group

A functional group within a molecule that commonly donates protons (H+) and displays acidic properties, often containing oxygen and hydrogen.