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Explain the detoxification system (phase i) inside the body
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Phase I detoxification reactions primarily involve introducing a polar functional group (like -OH or -NH2) to a molecule, making it more water-soluble and easier to excrete. This often occurs through oxidation, reduction, or hydrolysis. Cytochrome P450 enzymes play a key role in many phase I reactions. They utilize a heme group to activate molecular oxygen for various chemical transformations.
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