Which metal compound is used for treatment of carcinoma?
- AChromium
- BPlatinum
- CIron
- DChlorine
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Correct answer: (b) Platinum
Explanation
Carcinoma is cancer arising in skin or the tissues lining internal organs, such as lung, ovarian and testicular cancers.
Platinum-based drugs, especially cisplatin, bind to DNA in cancer cells and trigger cell death.
Iron is a nutrient and chromium/chlorine are not used in cancer therapy.