What happens when alcohol is consumed chemical reaction
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Alcohol/Ethanol when consumed by the body it's break down takes place in the Liver, by an enzyme know as ![<b>Alcohol dehydrogenase[ADH]</b>](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=%26lt%3Bb%26gt%3BAlcohol+dehydrogenase%5BADH%5D%26lt%3B%2Fb%26gt%3B "<b>Alcohol dehydrogenase[ADH]</b>")
When this enzyme acts on the Alcohol, a Toxic compound
is formed.
Thus it is very Harmful for our Liver & is recommended to avoid drinking Alcohol.
C2H5OH ---enzyme--> CH3CHO
When this enzyme acts on the Alcohol, a Toxic compound
Thus it is very Harmful for our Liver & is recommended to avoid drinking Alcohol.
C2H5OH ---enzyme--> CH3CHO
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