The Combination of Cocaine and Ethanol

question 28

Multiple Choice

The combination of cocaine and ethanol:

• A)forms a compound that is more toxic than cocaine.
• B)forms a compound that potentiates cocaine's toxicity.
• C)forms a compound that inhibits the central nervous system effects of cocaine.
• D)produces a metabolite in liver that is more toxic than,and potentiates the effects of,cocaine.

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Definitions:

Ethyl Benzoate

An organic compound formed by the esterification of benzoic acid with ethanol, known for its sweet, flowery scent.

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the chemical formula CH3OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, or fuel.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong acidic compound of hydrogen chloride in water, commonly used in industrial and laboratory settings.

Distamycin

A small molecule that binds to minor grooves of DNA, notable for its role in scientific research related to DNA interactions.