Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Question #4. Ethylene glycol is a major component of antifreeze. Antifreeze is often consumed
by pets and other animals because of its sweet taste. By itself it is a harmless substance but it is
broken down in the body into oxalic acid (a deadly poison) by the enzyme, alcohol
dehydrogenase.
HO
H
|
·C
H
Ethylene glycol
H
|
HH
| |
C-OH H-C-C-O-H
HH
H
Ethanol
Why might alcohol dehydrogenase metabolize ethylene glycol and how could you use ethanol to
treat ethylene glycol poisoning?
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Transcribed Image Text:Question #4. Ethylene glycol is a major component of antifreeze. Antifreeze is often consumed by pets and other animals because of its sweet taste. By itself it is a harmless substance but it is broken down in the body into oxalic acid (a deadly poison) by the enzyme, alcohol dehydrogenase. HO H | ·C H Ethylene glycol H | HH | | C-OH H-C-C-O-H HH H Ethanol Why might alcohol dehydrogenase metabolize ethylene glycol and how could you use ethanol to treat ethylene glycol poisoning?
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