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Standard XII
Biology
Diagnosis of Cancer and Treatment
Which of the ...
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Which of the following is an anti-cancer drug?


A

Aspirin

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Streptomycin

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C

vincristine

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D

reserpine

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Solution

The correct option is C

vincristine


Vincristine is an anti-cancer drug obtained from the plant Catharanthus roseus. It is used for treating a number of different types of cancers like acute myeloid leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, etc.

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