What Is the Purpose of the Induction Phase in Chemotherapy

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the induction phase in chemotherapy?

• A)To eradicate normal cells
• B)To eradicate tumor cells
• C)To initiate an immune response against tumors
• D)To help the patient tolerate the tumor

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Definitions:

Tertiary Halide

An organic compound in which a halogen atom is bonded to a tertiary carbon atom, making it more susceptible to certain types of nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Dichlorocyclopentane

A cyclopentane ring with two chlorine atoms attached to it, used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

IUPAC Name

The systematic name given to a chemical substance, based on the rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Secondary Alkyl Halide

An organic compound in which a halogen atom is bonded to a secondary carbon atom, part of an alkyl group.