MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #230

A 40-year-old patient is prescribed a medication that aims to reduce the accumulation of toxic aldehydes in the liver. What type of compound is most likely to be prescribed?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #230

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 40-year-old patient is prescribed a medication that aims to reduce the accumulation of toxic aldehydes in the liver. What type of compound is most likely to be prescribed?

    • A) Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor
    • B) Alcohol Dehydrogenase Activator
    • C) Oxidative Phosphorylation Stimulator
    • D) NAD+ Regenerator

    Answer: Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor

    Explanation: Aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitors reduce the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetate, thereby decreasing its accumulation in the liver.