Phase II - Conjugation
Conjugation is a process by which the foreign molecules and their
metabolites are coupled with a conjugating agent and are converted to
soluble, non toxic derivatives which are easily excreted in urine
Conjugation reactions can occur independently or can follow phase
1(hydroxylation) reactions
Conjugation takes place primarily in liver but can occur in kidney also
After conjugation the products are generally rendered non toxic but in
certain conditions they are left unchanged or become more toxic.