Tumor cells that are in S phase are less susceptible to the toxic effects of which of the following drugs?
A. Methotrexate
B. Taxol
C. 5-Fluorouracil
D. Cyclophosphamide
E. 6-Mercaptopurine
Ans: B. Taxol
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