Multiple choice

The busulfan is a well known anti-cancer agent. Its mode of action is

  1. demethylating agent

  2. intercalator

  3. chain-terminator

  4. alkylating agent
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Busulfan acts as an alkylating agent. It contains two sulfonyloxy groups, which act as good leaving groups when the drug reacts with a nucleophile.

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