Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The metabolic pathway of alcohol in the body.

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Ethanol is an alcoholic beverage. Like other biomolecules, ethanol is metabolized in the body and produces varying products. Elevation of ethanol level may cause harmful effects. In children, these effectsareeven more severe.

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