Essential Biochemistry - Detoxification (metabolism Of Xenobiotics) (Section 2 - No. 25)
Which of the following describes the main purpose of the biotransformation process?
To increase the toxicity of compounds.
To make compounds more lipophilic.
To convert lipophilic, nonpolar compounds to more polar, water-soluble forms.
To decrease the water solubility of compounds.
Explanation
The primary goal is to convert lipophilic compounds into more water-soluble forms.
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