2-[¹⁸F] Fluoro-2-Deoxy-D-Glucose (FDG)accumulates Within Tumor Cells Engaging in Higher Than

question 77

Multiple Choice

2-[¹⁸F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) accumulates within tumor cells engaging in higher than normal glycolytic activity. Which reactive functional group is missing in FDG, permitting its accumulation in tumor cells and their detection through PET scans?

• A)a methyl group
• B)a fluoride atom
• C)a phosphate group
• D)a hydroxyl group

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