1.

In our liver, alcohol is converted into acetaldehyde with the help of __________(a) Pyruvate dehydrogenase(b) Alcohol dehydrogenase(c) Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase(d) Lactic acid dehydrogenaseThe question was posed to me in exam.I need to ask this question from Human Health and Disease in chapter Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (b) ALCOHOL dehydrogenase

Explanation: MAJOR METABOLISM of alcohol takes place in the liver. So alcohol is converted into acetaldehyde with the help of alcohol dehydrogenase. Acetaldehyde is oxidised in cytosol by acetaldehyde by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions