Phase II reactions are also known as 'Synthetic Reactions' because they involve:
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Correct answer: The coupling of a drug or its Phase I metabolite with an endogenous substrate
Unlike Phase I reactions which break molecules down or expose groups, Phase II reactions 'synthesize' a new, larger, polar molecule by attaching an endogenous group (like acetate, sulfate, or glucuronic acid).
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