In what major way does alcohol intake affect vitamin B6 metabolism?
a. It reduces acetaldehyde formation.
b. It increases fecal excretion of the vitamin.
c. It dislodges the PLP coenzyme from its enzyme.
d. It interferes with synthesis of the PLP coenzyme.
e. It increases urinary excretion of B6.
ANS: C
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