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Cancer cells grow so rapidly thatthey have a higher rate of anaerobic metabolism than most body tissues, especially at the center of a tumor. Can you use drugs thatpoison the enzymes of anaerobic metabolism in the treatment ofcancer? Why, or why not?

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Answer:

No, you cannot

Explanation:

One of the major properties a cancer drug must have is that, it must be highly specific. If a drug that poisons enzymes of anaerobic metabolism is used on a cancer patient, it should be noted that the drug will not only kill cancer cells but will also kill under cells that make use of anaerobic metabolism. Hence, this drug is not a specific to cancer cells but will also affect other normal cells in the patient's body. Thus, it would be wrong to use such drugs to treat cancer.

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