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Although `D_(2)O` resembles `H_(2)O` chemically yet it is a toxic substance. Explain

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`D_(2)O` is toxic since , `D^(+)` reacts at a much slower rate as compared to `H^(+)` in enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
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