Alkylating agents cause hydrogen replacement by an alkyl group, specifically one that inhibits cell division and growth. The five major types of alkylating agents include nitrogen mustards and all the following except:

A. ethyleneimines
B. nitrosoureas
C. triazenes
D. antimetabolites


d
Rationale: The five major types of alkylating agents are nitrogen mustards, ethyleneimines, alkyl sulfonates, nitrosoureas, and triazenes. Antimetabolites are not part of these agents.

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