Which Classification of Chemotherapy Agents Is Derived from the Periwinkle

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which classification of chemotherapy agents is derived from the periwinkle plant?

• A) Alkylating agents
• B) Antimetabolites
• C) Antibiotics
• D) Hormonal agents
• E) Nitrosoureas
• F) Vinca alkaloids

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Definitions:

Phospholipid Bilayer

The fundamental structure of a cell membrane, composed of two layers of phospholipids, with hydrophobic tails facing inward and hydrophilic heads facing outward.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid molecule that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and Vitamin D.

Receptor Proteins

Proteins located on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific molecules, leading to a cellular response.

Receptor Molecule

A protein on the surface or inside a cell that binds to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a response inside the cell.