A drug that is catabolized by enzymes into multiple metabolites before reaching its site of action likely:

a. functioned as a prodrug.
b. underwent Phase II biotransformation.
c. acted in a conjugation reaction.
d. underwent first-pass metabolism


Ans: D

Psychology

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