Antimetabolites are structurally similar to a building block necessary in the formation of DNA, and the cell accepts the substance. However, since it is a(n) ________, it interferes with the normal production of DNA, resulting in cell death.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
imposter
Antimetabolites are structurally similar to a building block necessary in the formation of DNA, and the cell accepts the substance. However, since it is an imposter, it interferes with the normal production of DNA, resulting in cell death.
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