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Explain the term target molecules or drug targets as used in medicinal chemistry.

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Drug targets(or)Target molecules:Macro molecules like carbohydrates,lipids,proteins,nuclic acids and enzymes which interact with the drugs are called drug targets (or) Target molecules.
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