Question

Mechanism of action of antimetabolites

Answer 1

Antimetabolites act by mimicking purines and pyrimidines that are required for DNA synthesis or by interfering with native synthesis. They most commonly affect cells in the S phase of the cell cycle (cell-cycle specific) when DNA replication is occurring (Table 2.6).

Answer 2

Explanation:

Antimetabolites act by mimicking purines and pyrimidines that are required for DNA synthesis or by interfering with native synthesis. They most commonly affect cells in the S phase of the cell cycle (cell-cycle specific) when DNA replication is occurring (Table 2.6).