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- many types of cancer cells divide rapidly due to defects in the genes that control cell division. which phase of the cell cycle is the target of many chemotherapy agents? clear all m g1 s g2
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Cancer cells divide rapidly, and chemotherapy aims to stop cell division. The M phase (mitosis) is when the cell actually divides (separates its chromosomes and cytoplasm to form new cells). Many chemotherapeutic agents target the M phase to prevent cell division, as this is the stage where the cell is actively splitting into two daughter cells. Stopping division here can halt cancer cell proliferation.
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M (the M phase, as it is the stage of cell division, and targeting it can prevent cancer cells from completing division and multiplying)