in liver alcohol is converted into
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Most of the ethanol in the body is broken down in the liver by an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), which transforms ethanol into a toxic compound called acetaldehyde (CH3CHO), a known carcinogen.
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In liver, alcohol is converted to acetaldehyde by the enzyme alcoholic dehydrogenase. Acetaldehyde is more toxic than alcohol and its accumulation can cause hangover symptoms in which unpleasant mental and physical experiences occur in body. It can alter various functions of liver by binding to different proteins. Formation of adduct of acetaldehyde affects activity of various enzymes. It may also cause dizziness and skin reactions too.
So, the correct answer is 'Acetaldehyde'.
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