Multiple choice

Mr. Verma is a cancer patient and is given anti-cancer agent 'calicheamicin gamma1' by the doctors. What is the mode of action of this anti-cancer agent?

  1. Alkylating agents

  2. Chain-cutting agents

  3. Anti-sense agents

  4. Intercalating agents

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chain cutting agents usually bind to DNA and generate radical species, which result in cutting of the DNA chain.