The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is capable of catalyzing the oxidation of a number of different substances,including ethanol,ethylene glycol,and methanol,to an aldehyde.The metabolic products of both ethylene glycol and methanol are highly toxic to humans.A standard medical treatment for prevention of ethylene glycol or methanol poisoning is the administration of a dose of ethanol.Why is this treatment effective?
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