Most drug metabolism is also referred to as:
A) glucuronidation
B) oxidation
C) biotransformation
D) conjugation
C) biotransformation
Most drug metabolism is also referred to as biotransformation. It is the process of conversion of drugs via enzymatic actions, and may be divided into four main stages: oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis, and conjugation. Oxidation is combination with oxygen. Reduction involves the gaining of electrons. Hydrolysis is the cleaving of a compound into simpler compounds, with uptake of hydrogen and hydroxide from water molecules. Conjugation is the combination of substances with glucuronic or sulfuric acid.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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