J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    In the liver, alcohol is converted into a more toxic substance called

    A)  acetaldehyde  

    B)  formaldehyde

    C)  hydrogen cyanide          

    D)  methane

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    In the liver, an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) mediates the conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde, which is itself a highly toxic substance.


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