ung cancer mitotic index: 0.25 Breast cancer mitotic index: 0.35 Skin cancer mitotic index: 0.4 Looking at the mitotic index for all 3 cancer types, which one is likely to be the most resistant (least affected) to the growth-inhibiting effects of traditional chemotherapy drugs that target rapidly dividing cells?

ung cancer mitotic index: 0.25 Breast cancer mitotic index: 0.35 Skin cancer mitotic index: 0.4 Looking at the mitotic index for all 3 cancer types, which one is likely to be the most resistant (least affected) to the growth-inhibiting effects of traditional chemotherapy drugs that target rapidly dividing cells?

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ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter22: Genes And Disease: Cancer

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