Which enzymes are involved in alcohol metabolism?

What will be an ideal response?


Alcohol is mainly metabolized in the liver by two enzyme systems. The initial pathway is controlled by alcohol dehydrogenase. This anaerobic pathway converts ethanol to acetate. The MEOS system kicks into play when too much alcohol is consumed and overwhelms alcohol dehydrogenase. Both enzyme pathways use the B vitamin niacin.

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