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Biochemistry Carbohydrates bc220a42

Which of the following alcoholic metabolite, after metabolizing in liver causes flushing in Asian population and native Americans

A
Acetone
B
Acetaldehyde
C
Methanol
D
Formaldehyde
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: B (Acetaldehyde) Ref: Harper, 25th p.279Some Asian populations and native Americans following alcohol consumption are prone to increased adverse reactions to acetaldehyde owing to a genetic defect of mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase.This was a direct pick from Harper.

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