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> By definition a cellular toxin damages DNA

Untrue; a cellular toxin damages cells, but not necessarily by damaging DNA. A common mechanism is damaging the cell membrane.

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Huh? The vast majority of chemotherapy regimens, such as alkylating agents, antimetabolites, anthracyclines, cause damage to and interfere with DNA replication.

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