To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following:
(A) EDTA
(B) Coordination Compounds of $Pt$
(C) D-Penicillamine
(D) Cis - Platin
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

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To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following:

(A) EDTA
(B) Coordination Compounds of $Pt$
(C) D-Penicillamine
(D) Cis - Platin

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Aicharya · Accepted Answer

Cis - Platin Pt NH 3 2 Cl 2 is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of cancers. It is given by injection into a vein. Cisplatin binds to the N 7 reactive center on purine residues and as such can cause deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in cancer cells, blocking cell division and resulting in apoptotic cell death.

To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following: (A) EDTA (B) Coordination…

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