Bleeding, infections, and anemia are common complications of chemotherapy because:
a. Drugs are used kill normal cells as well as leukemic cells.
b. Normal cells are more susceptible to drug-induced apoptosis than leukemic cells.
c. Drugs bind preferentially to normal cells.
d. Drugs induce the formation of autoantibodies to normal cells.
Correct answer: A
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