Which of the following alcoholic metabolite, after metabolizing in liver causes flushing in Asian population and native Americans
Correct Answer: Acetaldehyde
Description: Ans: B (Acetaldehyde) Ref: Harper, 25th p.279Some Asian populations and native Americans following alcohol consumption are prone to increased adverse reactions to acetaldehyde owing to a genetic defect of mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase.This was a direct pick from Harper.
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