Question

What is the relation between halogenated hydrocarbon and liver?

(a) Halogenated hydrocarbon is a drug for liver problems

(b) Halogenated hydrocarbon is nutrition for liver

(c) Halogenated hydrocarbon causes hepatotoxicity

(d) Halogenated hydrocarbon forms the bile juices in liver

The question was asked in a job interview.

My question is taken from Tissue Binding of Drugs in portion Protein Binding of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Halogenated hydrocarbon causes hepatotoxicity

To elaborate: Epoxides of number of Halogenated hydrocarbon and paracetamol bind irreversibly to the liver tissues resulting in hepatotoxicity. Thus we are told that taking more paracetamol can damage our liver.