The rate of metabolism of alcohol
A) is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers.
B) is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers.
C) does not affect blood alcohol concentration.
D) is slower when a person is asleep.

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Chronic drinkers often have an increased rate of alcohol metabolism due to the induction of liver enzymes that metabolize alcohol, making their metabolism faster compared to occasional drinkers.

The Rate of Metabolism of Alcohol