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An antimetabolite which undergoes biotransformation to form an inhibitor of DNA polymerase is -

A
Vinablastine
B
Cytosine arabinoside
C
Methotrexate
D
Chlorambucil
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Cytosine arabinosideo Cytarabine is phosphorylated in the body to the corresponding nucleotide which inhibits DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA polymerase.

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