How do chemotherapy drugs work to kill or inhibit tumor cells?

a. Increase apoptosis
b. Create holes in the cell surfaces
c. Variety of mechanisms can damage deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or interfere with the cell cycle
d. Interfere with protein synthesis


ANS: C
Chemotherapy drugs use a variety of mechanisms that damage DNA or interfere with the cell cycle.

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