The primary mechanism of action of nitrogen mustard class of anti-cancer drugs is the inhibition of
A. DNA synthesis.
B. RNA. synthesis:
C. Protein synthesis.
D. mitosis
E. folic acid synthesis.
Ans: A. DNA synthesis.
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