Biotransformation of Toxicants in Animals | Toxicology
A xenobiotic (toxicant) may be absorbed into an animal via different routes. After absorption it is distributed to different parts of the body and, finally, is available for excretion. Many xenobiotics are known to undergo biotransformation while in the organs and tissues. Biotransformation is also termed metabolic transformation. Definition of Biotransformation: Biotransformation may be defined as "the biologically catalysed conversions [...]