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Biotransformation of drugs is defined as the conversion from one physical form to another.

Biotransformation of drugs is defined as the conversion from one physical form to another. Correct Answer False

Biotransformation of drugs is the conversion of drugs from one chemical form to another. The term is used with metabolism. The chemical changes are usually affected by enzymatically in the body. For example conversion of penicillin to penicilloic acid by bacterial penicillinase.

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Biotransformation of a drug
The drug biotransformation is a detoxification process.