The process of _____________ consists of the attachment of a molecule onto a metabolite.
A) conjugation
B) biotransformation
C) first-pass metabolism
D) active transport

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Conjugation is the process of adding a molecule, such as a glucuronic acid or sulfate, onto a metabolite (often a drug or foreign substance) in order to make it more water-soluble and easier to excrete by the body. Biotransformation is a broader term that encompasses all metabolic processes that transform a substance in the body, including conjugation. First-pass metabolism specifically refers to the metabolism of a drug or substance by the liver before it reaches systemic circulation. Active transport refers to the movement of molecules across cell membranes against their concentration gradients, and is not directly related to the attachment of molecules onto metabolites.

The Process of _____________ Consists of the Attachment of a Molecule