Which of the following statements regarding chemotherapy resistance is correct?
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Correct answer: Resistance mechanisms include decreased drug uptake and increased DNA repair
Resistance mechanisms include reduced drug accumulation, enhanced drug inactivation, increased DNA repair, and other mechanisms. This is common across many classes.
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