MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #251

A medical student wants to understand the role of phenol in the treatment of warts. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for its efficacy?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #251

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A medical student wants to understand the role of phenol in the treatment of warts. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for its efficacy?

    • A) Inhibition of protein synthesis
    • B) Denaturation of proteins
    • C) Denaturation of DNA
    • D) Interference with viral replication

    Answer: Denaturation of DNA

    Explanation: Denaturation of DNA fails due to the lack of direct inhibition of viral replication in phenol treatment.