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Why are the fast dividing cells more easily targeted?

Why are the fast dividing cells more easily targeted? Correct Answer Due to the higher energy of the cells

If a cell is fast dividing, then it produces and consumes higher energy. Radiations are also a form of energy, they are electromagnetic waves and have the ability to ionize and penetrate. Thus, a high energy cell my end up absorbing the radiations and then end up suffering damage.

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