Chemistry PYQ 73 of 152 · Everyday Chemistry

Which metal compound is used for treatment of carcinoma?

  1. AChromium
  2. BPlatinum
  3. CIron
  4. 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.

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