Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)

2nd Edition

ISBN: 9780134641621

Author: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 12, Problem 2P

Methanol is highly toxic, not because of its own biological activity but because it is converted metabolically to formaldehyde, through action of alcohol dehydrogenase. Part of the medical treatment for methanol poisoning involves administration of large doses of ethanol. Explain why this treatment is effective.

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