Which term refers to a medication that interferes with metabolic functions in cells?
a. Antibiotic
b. Alkylating agent
c. Antimetabolite
d. Mitotic inhibitor
ANS: C
Antimetabolites disrupt normal cell function by interfering with various metabolic functions of the cells.
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