Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 12 - No. 36)

What is the role of catalase in ethanol metabolism?

Oxidizes ethanol to acetaldehyde

Converts acetaldehyde to acetate

Oxidizes ethanol to CO2 and H2O

Removes hydrogen peroxide

Catalase is a minor pathway, primarily used to remove hydrogen peroxide, a byproduct of ethanol metabolism.