Disulfiram (Antabuse)is Useful in Treating Alcoholics Because It Inhibits The

question 16

Multiple Choice

Disulfiram (Antabuse) is useful in treating alcoholics because it inhibits the:

• A)conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde.
• B)conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid.
• C)enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase.
• D)conversion of acetic acid to acetaldehyde.

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