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Drug-target interaction and classification of drugs
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The treatment of diseases using chemicals is called
A
radiotherapy
B
hydrotherapy
C
chemotherapy
D
immunisation
Answer: C
Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals (drugs) to treat disease. Radiotherapy uses radiation and hydrotherapy uses water.
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