Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)

Key term for OCR GCSE Biology B, used in Factors Affecting Health.

Definition

An enzyme in the liver responsible for breaking down ethanol into less toxic substances.

Exam Context

Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) appears in OCR GCSE Biology B revision content for Health and Disease, especially Factors Affecting Health and Incidence of Disease.

Health and Disease Factors Affecting Health Incidence of Disease

Found in Revision Notes

Health and Disease

Incidence of Disease

Factors Affecting Health • Incidence of Disease

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