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To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following:
(A) EDTA
(B) Coordination Compounds of
(C) D-Penicillamine
(D) Cis - Platin
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Cis - Platin is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of cancers. It is given by injection into a vein. Cisplatin binds to the reactive center on purine residues and as such can cause deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in cancer cells, blocking cell division and resulting in apoptotic cell death.
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